Part Time EYFS / Ks1 Class Teacher - Part-time

Bodsham CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3146-69T
• Posted:31/01/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:April 2025
• App Close Date:28/02/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint an Early Years / Key Stage 1 teacher to join our supportive and caring team. The post is to teach our amazing reception class for the remainder of this school year and take these children forward into Key Stage 1 in September. This post is suitable for an ECT or more experienced teacher, but expertise in the Early Years Foundation Stage is essential.

 We are looking for an outstanding classroom teacher who:

• Has excellent classroom and personal skills;
• Understands that children need to be happy and feel safe before they can learn;
• Has high expectations of pupil attainment and achievement;
• Is confident and enthusiastic about teaching;
• Has a commitment to creating an inspiring learning environment;
• Has the ability to form excellent partnerships with parents and carers;
• Has empathy with our strong caring Christian ethos;
• A willingness to lead PE is an advantage, but not essential.

We can offer you the following:

• An Outstanding Early Years team (Ofsted May 2022)
• Enthusiastic well behaved children who are willing to learn in a caring and supportive community;
• A unique little school chool set in a beautiful location;
• Engaging and natural outdoor learning environment for Early Years;
• A supportive and caring staff, both within the team at Bodsham and within our Federation at Saltwood;
• Coaching and career development initiatives;

The post is being advertised as a part time role over two or three days a week, with teaching responsibilites for the Receprion Class shared with our Deputy Head Teacher. The post will be a fixed term contract until August 2026.

Bodsham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.

Information about the school

Bodsham Church of England Primary School is a small and welcoming village school set in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside. Federated with Saltwood Church of England Primary School, we offer the warmth and close community feel of a small school alongside the professional collaboration and development opportunities of a larger federation.

With approximately 70 pupils on roll, children are taught in four classes, including a dedicated Early Years class and mixed-age classes from Year 1 to Year 6. Our small class sizes allow staff to know every child as an individual and nurture each pupil to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

Our Christian vision and ethos are central to school life and underpin the caring, inclusive and supportive relationships across our community. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have with parents, carers and the local community. Our recent SIAMS inspection recognised that:

“The Christian vision is deeply embedded and clearly lived across the school community… creating a strong sense of belonging where pupils and adults flourish.”

Children at Bodsham benefit from a rich, varied and engaging curriculum, enhanced by our extensive grounds and regular educational visits using the school minibus to explore the local area and beyond. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who enjoy school, behave exceptionally well and are eager to participate fully in school life.

Our June 2022 Ofsted inspection recognised the school’s strengths, including Outstanding judgements in Early Years, Behaviour and Personal Development.

The number of pupils receiving free school meals and those on the SEND register are below the national average, allowing staff to focus on delivering high-quality teaching alongside meaningful enrichment opportunities.

As part of our federation, all staff benefit from:

Shared professional development and training opportunities Collaborative planning and moderation across both schools Supportive partnerships with experienced colleagues Access to wider resources and expertise Opportunities to develop leadership skills and subject specialisms

Bodsham is a school where children and adults are known, valued and encouraged to flourish within a caring and ambitious community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Mary Stephen
• Address:School Hill, Bodsham, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5JQ
• Telephone: (01233) 750374
• Email: admin@bodsham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01233) 750374

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