Primary School Teacher Wanted for Specialist SEND Provision - Full-time

Turner Free School, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-4021-269T
• Posted:28/02/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:06/05/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:To Be Confirmed

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Primary Teacher who is keen to lead in one of our Nest classrooms with students working on the KS1 and KS2 Curriculum.

You will work closely with the SENDCO and Curriculum Leads to adapt and deliver a blended Primary and Secondary Curriculum that will engage and inspire the pupils, developing their reading, writing and maths whilst ensuring they have opportunities to participate in curriculum areas.  

Do you have experience, knowledge and understanding of either KS1 or KS2 and a proven track record of improving outcomes for children working below expected or experience of a specialist setting? 

We are looking for someone who will uphold our values of inclusivity and proactive response to communication and behaviour, as well as a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of young people.

The ideal candidate will be:

• an experienced teacher who has worked in a Special Needs environment or has Primary experience
• have a passion for supporting students with additional needs and be able to demonstrate a high standard of teaching
• demonstrate a good understanding of implementation of the SEND Code of Practice
• share the school's vision for inclusive learning
• have a good understanding of how to differentiate for a variety of needs and abilities
• have a proven track record of success in raising standards for pupils, preferably in reading, writing or mathematics
• be able to demonstrate the ability to form strong professional relationships with staff and students alike
• be able to demonstrate a proactive philosophy and approach to learning, communication and behaviour
• be able to demonstrate that they are a reflective practitioner
• appreciate the importance of working alongside a wide range of professionals in sharing goals for students
• have positive communication skills
• be a real team player
• have the drive to make a real difference to the lives of pupils in an area of coastal disadvantage and fully embrace the diverse community
• a mindset to always lead by example: in the classroom; supporting and developing others, and promoting our Trust values

Benefits of Working for Turner Schools:

We care about our staff’s personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to
offer the following benefits:

• Fully funded access to Benenden Healthcare
• Outstanding professional development through our Turner Institute
• Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of Teaching
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Counselling and mental wellbeing support
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Electric car scheme and Cycle to work scheme
• Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children’s experiences
• Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution
• Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers

Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

The Turner Free School is an academically ambitious and inclusive school for 11-18 year old pupils in the Cheriton area of Folkestone. In other words, it is a grammar-style school for everyone. As a smaller than average secondary school, all pupils are known and educated as individuals. The school has a knowledge-led curriculum, organised along the principles established by Professors Michael Young of the IOE and E.D. Hirsch of the University of Virginia, to ensure all pupils receive the knowledge they need to thrive in the modern world. In addition, to give pupils a leading edge for further education and employment, modern foreign languages are emphasised, with the aspiration that all pupils will achieve a working standard by the time that they graduate from the school.

As a free school the Turner Free School is a new Academy school; directly funded by central government and independent of Local Authority control. Like other free schools, the Turner Free School has a responsibility to expand the educational offer locally, to promote higher standards inclusively, to address local social issues and to ensure excellent value for the public purse.

The Turner Free School is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury:-

• Dover Christ Church Academy

• Folkestone Primary

• Folkestone Academy

• Morehall Primary

• Martello Primary

• Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to thorough recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

We would welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application to experience the culture and ethos. Please contact HR@TurnerSchools.com if you would like to arrange a tour.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com