ECT Class Teacher - Full-time

Lady Joanna Thornhill (Endowed) Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3284-190T
• Posted:09/05/2025
• Pay:M1
• Start Date:1st September 2025
• App Close Date:20/05/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Fri 23rd May TBC

Advert

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Lady Joanna team as an EYFS class teacher. We are looking for someone that exemplifies excellence in the classroom. You will be passionate, energised and excited by pedagogy and you will have a thirst for personal development. Your inclusive mindset will view all pupils as individual learners and you will apply diagnostic and adaptive teaching approaches to meet the needs of all pupils. You will be a team-player and enjoy collaborative working. This is at the heart of our CPD and an important aspect of our subject leadership model which is based in teams.

This is your chance to contribute to a remarkable community that cares deeply about the children. We can offer an environment that promotes an expansive education and one which supports learning for The Head, The Heart and the Hand. 

We want our children to think critically about the world and we want them to make a difference to the world around them. We are a Gold Rights Respecting school and the difference that this makes goes beyond the school gates, making a positive impact on the whole community. The intended impact of the Rights Respecting curriculum is that:

• Children are healthier and happier
• Children feel safe
• Children have better relationships
• Children become active and involved in school life and the wider world

The successful candidate will be an Early Careers Teacher. We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning, a curious, reflective thinker who knows there are different ways to achieve outcomes. The position is temporary for a period of 2 years in the first instance. 

If you are interested and think you can bring learning alive for our community, please get in touch to have an informal conversation and find out more. School visits will be held by appointment only with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher. Please call the school office on 01233 812781 or email s.swan@ladyj.kent.sch.uk to book a place on a tour.

Tour dates: Monday 12^th May @ 1.30pm, Wednesday 14th May @ 1:30pm

Closing date: Tuesday 20^th May 2025 @ noon.

Interview: Friday, 23rd May 2025 (to be confirmed)

Information about the school

Lady Joanna is a two-form entry endowed primary school, in the centre of the idyllic village of Wye. It is set in amazing grounds and the outside area is being further developed into a really special and exciting space for the children.

At Lady Joanna, we aim to provide a stable, caring, learning environment in which children are happy to attend, are stimulated, keen to learn and flourish. We provide for a wide range of ability and are committed to providing equal opportunities and extra support to those who are vulnerable or have special needs. Our curriculum is for the Head, Heart and Hand and this means we want to provide an expansive education.

Lady Joanna is a Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting School, which empowers the children to learn more about their rights and how they work in practice. The school also supports children to become courageous advocates through the School Council and we are proud of our environment and promote environmental issues.

Lady Joanna is a member of CARE Foundation Trust which is a group of 10 local primary schools. This provides support and shared learning opportunities across the trust.

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 posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Lady Joanna Thornhill will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on any shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview. This information will be kept on file for 6 months, in line with data protection procedures. The panel will ensure we meet our duty under the Equality Act, 2010.

The School reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met, it is therefore advised that applications are submitted as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will also consider part time applications. Please indicate as part of your written application whether you would like to work part time.

We do not use Agencies for our recruitment process - please do not contact us regarding this advertisement.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs R Foster
• Address:Bridge Street, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EA
• Telephone: (01233) 812781
• Email: s.swan@ladyj.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job description and person specification
• Child Protection Policy