Early Years Teacher - Full-time

The Brent Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC2679-102T
• Posted:04/05/2016
• Pay:Qualified Teacher
• Start Date:Sep 2016
• App Close Date:16/05/2016 at 17:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Early Years teacher required! Our fantastic team is looking to welcome a new member to our Early Years team. We have a very strong Early Years Leader, so fantastic support is offered to develop Early Yerars philosophy and practice.

Are you: -passionate about children's learning? -committed to all children and adults feeling valued? -looking for a good supply of fresh fruit and chocolate biscuits to munch through the day? -seeking a large building to walk off the extra calories? If so, The Brent could be the school for you!

We are looking to recruit a dedicated, and highly motivated, teacher to join our over-subscribed primary school. Evidence of good/outstanding practice is essential.

We have a very strong teaching team and good capacity for support. Consequently, this post would suit an experienced teacher, or it could be suitable for a strong NQT who is able to submit evidence of good/outstanding teaching practice with their application.

The successful candidate must be committed to high standards of teaching, learning and classroom management. We provide quality support and appropriate professional development.

A caring approach and a good sense of humour are essential. We are seeking to appoint a 'Brent' person: someone with a 'growth mind-set', who is committed to ensuring every child is a motivated, independant learner by creating learning experiences that are relevant, interesting and exciting.

We are a fantastic school striving to provide the best possible education for all our children. Our pupils are well behaved, polite and friendly.

Visits to the school are definitely encouraged. Please email: headteacher@brent.kent.sch.uk for further information, or to arrange a visit.

Information about the school

The Brent Primary School

With extensive grounds, which include a swimming pool, running track and wildlife areas; we are committed to an outdoor learning approach. Our creative, topic-based curriculum 'IGNITE' promotes engagement and enjoyment, as well as the knowledge and skills for life-long learning.

We encourage all our staff to be active in their self-development and training. We offer many opportunities for staff to develop their career within our mutually supportive team. We are a Growth Mindset school, without limiting pupil or adult learning. We encourage everyone to strive to be the best they can be personally and professionally.

The Brent Primary School, part of Cygnus Academies Trust, is situated in Dartford. We are an Outstanding growing 3 Form Entry Primary school that is friendly and welcoming, with supportive staff and children from a variety of backgrounds. We are caring with effective structures to support staff in their roles across the school.

With a great reputation in the community, The Brent Primary School prides itself on providing the best possible education for the pupils in its care.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged. To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact our Business Manager Sarah Fordham on 01322 223943 or email office@brent.kent.sch.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust

The Brent Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

Safer recruitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Rye
• Address:The Brent Primary School, London Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6BA
• Telephone: 01322 223943
• Email: office@brent.kent.sch.uk

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