Ks2 Teacher - Full-time

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-3740-96T
• Posted:30/04/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:14/05/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Monday 19th May 2025

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Our school is seeking to appoint an amazing KS2 teacher to join our school that is described as a ‘kind, respectful, exciting, fun and beautiful place to be, where we are loved.’ Ofsted 2022

We are looking for someone who:

• Has the ability to inspire our young learners,
• Has energy, love and enthusiasm for their role and our children,
• Has excellent communication skills and high expectations for everyone,
• Has a belief and determination that they can make a difference, improving the life chances for all our children to enable them to reach their full potential.
• Is a team player and enjoys working in creatively way to deliver the curriculum?

 In return, we can offer:

• An exciting, well-organised, vibrant environment in which to work.
• A committed and experienced team who will support you to achieve the best outcomes for our children.
• Happy children who want to learn from you and grow.

St. Richard’s is a caring school where we work together, creatively to achieve the best outcomes for all our children, who are at the heart of everything that we do.  Our school is embedded in a supportive Catholic community enhanced by being part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership.

We welcome applications from teachers either experienced or who are starting their career, with those that are Catholic and non-Catholic but who are supportive of our religious ethos. 

Informal visits are encourage for you to meet our children and staff and see all our school has to offer you.  Visits can be organised via our Area Business Manager, Andrew Gretton  To make an appointment or to ask any questions you may have please email agretton@kcsp.org.uk or call 01304 201118.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 9.00am         

Interviews will take place: Monday 19^th May 2025

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, references, social media checks and a pre-employment health history questionnaire.

Information about the school

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is an Academy as part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership. Our one form entry school is situated near to the town centre of Dover and is over-looked by Dover Castle. It has spacious grounds which include a field, playground, fire pit area, outdoor classroom and adventure playground.

Parents send their children to St Richard's because they want their children to be part of a faith community. Many, but not all are Catholic, and all children and their families are very welcome. It is very much a family academy and provides a caring atmosphere where all children are loved.

The academy is proud of all members of the community, especially the children. They are happy, loving and lively; always ready to welcome and full of fun. Staff are committed, ensuring that the children receive the best care and education. Governors work hard to support the school community, sharing their skills and monitoring all aspects of school life.

The work of the school is based on six Gospel Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Forgiveness, Respect and Hope.

There are two simple school rules: Love yourself and those around you and Act safely

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr A Gretton
• Address:Castle Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EZ
• Telephone: (01304) 201118
• Email: agretton@kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Consent to obtain references
• Notes to applicants
• Equality Act 2010 - Reasonable Adjustments Statement
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Teacher Job Description and Person Specification
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