Ks2 Class Teacher - Gravel Hill Primary School - Full-time

Cygnus Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F48-15-T
• Posted:25/06/2024
• Pay:MPS outer London , would consider UPS Teacher
• Start Date:January 2025
• App Close Date:04/10/2024 at 23:45
• Interviews:11th October 2024

Advert

Post Title:  KS2 Class Teacher

School:  Gravel Hill Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Hours: Full time

Working Pattern:  Monday to Friday

Grade:  MPS outer London , would consider UPS Teacher

Salary: M1 £34,514  - M6 £46,001, UPS1 £47,592 - UPS3 £51,179

Position start Date: January 2025

Advert Closing Date:  4th October 2024 (Please note that the advert may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)  

Interview Date: 11th October 2024

Do you wake up in the morning, buzzing for a new challenge and cannot wait until you get to work to share your love of learning?

If so the Gravel Hill family would love to meet you.

Are you passionate about learning? Do you enjoy making a difference for the future generations? Are you 

committed to working with children from a diverse community?

If you answered yes, then we have the role for you.

We are looking to recruit a teacher for KS2, with the passion and enthusiasm to further raise standards

in our charming school. We already have a strong team of dedicated and passionate staff, and we are looking

for a creative and aspirational class teacher to join our committed staff team.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Please make an appointment to come and visit our school where Ofsted made the following observations:

“Pupils enjoy school and are safe. Parents and carers typically described the school as ‘welcoming.”

“ Leaders have high expectations for all pupils”.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322 521343

Information about the trust

About Us

Upland Primary School

Upland Primary School is an over-subscribed two-form entry primary school with a nursery in the heart of Bexleyheath. Our school has a vibrant feel; we are proud of our happy, welcoming and positive atmosphere and our strong community links. The exciting and innovative curriculum at Upland ensures that our children enjoy coming to school and have a real love of learning. Our children are encouraged to become independent learners; we work together to build confidence and self-esteem, allowing children to explore different activities in a variety of ways.

For further information about the school, please visit www.upland.bexley.sch.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust

Upland is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

We offer:

· Local Government Pension Scheme

· Actively support staff in their career progression.

· Employee support services.

· Effective CPD opportunities

· Collaborative working with other schools

· Excellent ICT facilities

· Opportunities for flexible working

· An extensive induction package

Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.

• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.

• The Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on the Trust website

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Job Contact Information

• Name:School Office
• Address:Watling Street,
  Bexleyheath,
  Kent,
  DA6 7QJ
• Telephone: 01322 521343
• Email:

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