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Key Stage Two Class Teacher - Full-time

Barming Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2080-197T
  • Posted:02/05/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:1st September 2025
  • App Close Date:19/05/2025 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 22nd May

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‘The school has high expectations for pupils’ academic achievement. Pupils respect adults and strive to live up to their high hopes for them. Staff teach pupils how to care for their emotional well-being…

Staff feel valued and recognise how their workload has been taken into consideration through this time of change. They appreciate the training they have received and share the trust’s ambition for their pupils.’

Ofsted: September 2024

We are looking for a KS2 class teacher to help close the gap with our pupils. An interest in PE is desireable but not essential, as there is the opportunity for PE leader responsibility if this is something you are interested in.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and experienced Primary School teacher to join our dedicated team at Barming. 

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development:

  • Strong strategies/ideas for motivating pupils and closing gaps.
  • Innovative ways of bringing the curriculum to life to ensure engagement and fun.

Student Engagement:

  • Implement strategies to promote a love for learning.
  • Organise and coordinate KS2 related activities, events, and competitions.
  • To uphold the schools’ policies to ensure all children follow our school rules and core values.

Assessment and Data Analysis:

  • Analyse assessment data to inform teaching practises and identify areas for improvement.

Parent and Community Engagement:

  • Communicate effectively with parents.

Professional Development:

  •  Engage in continuous professional development and share knowledge with colleagues.

 Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) 

Willingness to engage in CPD such as NPQs.

Understanding that working as part of team is crucial to good progress and attaintment

Strong knowledge of primary school curriculum and assessment methods

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and colleagues.

Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

 

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with Mr Laker (Headteacher).

Closing date and Short Listing: 9am Monday 19th May 

Interviews: Thursday 22nd May

 

Pay Scale: MPS/UPS

 

The ideal candidate will start 1st September 2025

 

We reserve the right to call to interview/appoint at any time.

 

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 and it is subject to references.

 

References will be obtained before interviews.

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

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.