Teacher - Full-time

The Academy of Woodlands, Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-2412-6T
  • Posted:15/05/2024
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:14/06/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:W/C Monday 24th June 2024

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Due to expansion of our wonderful school, we are looking to appoint an EYFS/KS1 teacher to join our friendly, supportive, and highly committed team of professionals within our popular school, part of the Rivermead Inclusive Trust.

 Start date for this position will be September 2024 (opportunity for early welcome to aid transition)

 About us

 The Academy of Woodlands, as part of The Rivermead Inclusive Trust) really is a special place to be! We are a big school with a small school ethos. We value the importance of building relationships with everybody within our community and strive to provide opportunities for all. Our children are at the centre of everything we do and play an active role in shaping the school for the future.

 “Pupils at Woodlands Primary School feel safe, valued, and well cared for. They told me that, ‘This school is like a big family, where everyone gets on well with each other.’ This is because all leaders put pupils at the heart of every decision that they make.”

 You will:

  • Have QTS and a proven track record of great teaching and great outcomes for pupils.
  • Have high expectations for all pupils, giving them the opportunity ‘to be the best at what they do’.
  • Enjoy a collaborative approach to school improvement in a team environment.
  • Work with the community to ensure each child has the best opportunity for holistic development.
  • Have a passion for lifelong learning within children, families and colleagues.
  • Value the importance of relationships.

 We can offer you:

  • A fun, supporting and friendly team and wonderful positive children.
  • A well-resourced school – with amazing outdoor learning spaces.
  • Staff who work closely together in year group teams to plan and deliver our exciting, themed curriculum and provide mutual support and challenge.
  • Bespoke training designed to meet the needs of our team from both external and internal trainers – a ‘grow our own’ attitude.
  • A range of opportunities for career development throughout our Multi Academy Trust.
  • A dynamic and supportive team of professionals that support each other.
  • Weekly focused PDM meetings committed to staff development.
  • Staff incentive scheme including discounts for gym memberships and childcare.

 “All staff in the school feel well supported and are proud to work at Woodlands Primary School.”

 

Information about the school

The Academy of Woodlands, as part of The Rivermead Inclusive Trust, really is a special place to be! We are a big school with a small school ethos. We value the importance of building relationships with everybody within our community and strive to provide opportunities for all. Our children are at the center of everything we do and play an active role in shaping the school for the future.

“Pupils at The Academy of Woodlands feel safe, valued, and well cared for. They told me that, ‘This school is like a big family, where everyone gets on well with each other.’ This is because all leaders put pupils at the heart of every decision that they make.”

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Karen Browne
  • Address:Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2DU
  • Telephone: 0300 065 8200
  • Email: kbrowne@r-i-t.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.