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Early Years Teacher - Full-time

Hawkinge Primary School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC2298-35T
  • Posted:26/05/2016
  • Pay:MPS 1
  • Start Date:Sep 2016
  • App Close Date:13/06/2016 at 16:00
  • Interviews:W/C 20th June

Advert

We are looking for someone who loves to teach in EYFS to cover maternity leave for a year – this job would really suit an NQT who would like to complete their NQT year in a supportive, dynamic school.

We are looking for:

  • an enthusiastic good / outstanding EYFS classroom teacher who has experience of planning and teaching for an EYFS class
  • a teacher who understands how to balance a nurturing approach with introducing children to school life
  • someone who genuinely wants to work collaboratively with other members of staff in a team, and understands the importance of learning from other people as well as sharing their own areas of expertise

The right candidate must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills at all levels, to be a good communicator with adults and children alike, a good work ethic, good organisational skills and a keen interest in improving life chances for all children.

What can we offer you…..?

  • A cohesive staff team that genuinely gets on well with each other and are mutually supportive – and excellent EYFS TAs
  • A wonderful outdoor learning area for EYFS pupils
  • A school that is driven to offer the children in its care the best education possible
  • A superb NQT induction programme
  • Delightful children and supportive parents who make the job a joy!

Does this describe you? If so please contact us to look around the school. We positively encourage visits to the school. Our Y6 children would love to show you around & share all our secrets with you!!!

Hawkinge Primary School works closely with The Churchill School and Cheriton Primary School as part of The Vicus Trust, however the school retains its autonomy and Governing Body. Please see the school website for more details.

Please email Mrs Crook (schooloffice@hawkinge.kent.sch.uk) / telephone (01303-892224) to arrange a visit.

Our School & all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service

Information about the school

We are a two form entry primary school located in Hawkinge. We strive for children to reach their potential in all areas of school life and as a result promote a wide, rich, school curriculum. We are a happy, strong team who work well together.

We were visited by Ofsted in the summer of 2019 and this is what they said:

*This is an outstanding school with clear, embedded systems and everyone understands their role. High-quality practitioners are retained and staffing is stable. A notable feature of the school is very high levels of consistency in daily routines, the excellent quality of teaching and the way staff respond to pupils. As a result, pupils feel safe and secure and ready to learn and staff are confident to innovate.

*Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many describe the school as ‘fantastic’ and ‘wonderful’.

*The headteacher’s passion for providing an outstanding education for pupils permeates the school. There is a strong sense of community. Staff morale and relationships within the school are very positive. Staff are unanimous in their praise for the way in which the school is led and the positive working environment created by the headteacher and deputy headteacher.

Job Contact Information

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.