Pre-School Manager - Term Time

Barming Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2080-189S
• Posted:08/07/2024
• Pay:Kent Range 7 - depending on level of qualification
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:31/08/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:tbc

Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead and manage Barming Pre-School.

Barming Pre-School has been part of Barming Primary School and the Orchard Academy Trust since 2019 and last year came onto the school site in a brand new, purpose built building.

As a popular, oversubscribed pre-school setting for 2- 4 year olds, we are looking for:

• An inspirational, qualified and experienced manager/teacher
• A dedicated practitioner who will provide a stimulating and nurturing pre-school environment, both inside and outside
• A highly professional person who is passionate about young children's development and well-being, has excellent knowledge of the EYFS and how to implement this, and is committed to delivering safe and inclusive practice

We can offer:

• A brand new purpose built pre-school and outside area
• A dedicated team of qualified practitioners ready to be inspired
• Excellent training and CPD opportunities
• A forward-thinking Trust with children at its heart
• Dedicated time with the school's EYFS Lead

For main duties and responsibilities please see the job description and person specification. 

This post is for 36.25 hours per week, term-time only. The pay scale will be determined by the level of qualification and experience. Visits are strongly encouraged and can be accommodated before, during or after school hours.

This post is intially for one year and can be discussed during your visit.

We reserve the right to appoint before this advert closes.

Information about the school

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is a member of the Orchard Academy Trust family of schools and is made up of Allington Primary School and Barming Pre-School and Primary School. We cater for 2 - 11 year olds. It is a well-equipped two-form entry primary school serving the village of Barming (and surrounding areas) on the edge of Maidstone. We have approximately 466 children in purpose built accommodation, including shared resource and work areas, corridor libraries and a computer suite. Our school has a large site which provides admirably for our social and academic work. We strive for a provision committed to enabling every child to become the very best they can be, encouraging high expectations and working hard to achieve the very best for everyone in our school.

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to developing staff in order to ensure that teaching and learning in the school is of the highest standard. We endeavour to provide a high quality provision within an inclusive environment and ever changing financial position.

Well-being is high up on our priorities, ensuring that this is cascaded throughout our school for children, staff and wider community. This helps to provide an environment that is continuously looking at work/life balance - work hard / play hard!

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, check against the ISA barred list for children, online checks and it is subject to references. References will be sought before interview, unless otherwise stated on your application form with a valid reason.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Chris Laker
• Address:Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY
• Telephone: (01622) 726472
• Email: hr@barming.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01622 729844

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• BPS Child Protection Policy