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Foundation/KS1 Teacher - Full-time

Crockenhill Primary School, Crockenhill

  • Ref:KCC886-2088-32T
  • Posted:01/02/2017
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:03/03/2017 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Friday 10th March

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We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and able teacher to join our team full-time from 1st September 2017. Candidates with a particular passion for and experience in Early Years would be desirable, although not essential. Candidates need to be committed to delivering the best learning opportunities for every child.

Applications are welcome from experienced practitioners and NQTS. 

We can offer you:

  • A successful, community school graded ‘GOOD’ by Ofsted in March 2015;
  • Children who love to learn in an environment which nurtures independence and creativity;
  • A clear vision for the future that includes a commitment to staff development and working together;
  • A kind, supportive and hard-working team with a sense of humour!

In return we are looking for a team player who demonstrates:

  • Excellent classroom practice and experience of working across EYFS and the primary range;  
  • Effective communication skills and a commitment to a collaborative team approach;
  • Excellent organisational skills;
  • Energy, loyalty, passion and integrity;
  • An ambition to develop leadership skills and qualities
  • A willingness to contribute to our programme of extra-curricular activities and clubs, as well as a wider contribution to the school

School visits are an essential part of our selection procedure. These can be arranged either by telephoning the school office on 01322 662179 or via email on office@crockenhill.kent.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Information about the school

Crockenhill Primary School is a community primary school for children aged between 4 and 11 years, occupying an attractive site, at the heart of the village of Crockenhill. We are a one form entry school, with capacity for up to 210 pupils. The school is close to the town of Swanley and boasts excellent road and rail links to London and Kent. Our buildings run seamlessly from Victorian to new build and the classrooms are bright and welcoming. We have a dedicated art room, computer suite and library and several breakout spaces for small group work. The school also has a small wildlife garden and large playing field with an area dedicated to our forest school. The school is very proud of its sporting achievements and actively engages in many tournaments.

We are a lively, happy and hardworking school where positive relationships between all members of the school community are encouraged and maintained. We are committed to providing for the needs of the whole child, both in and out of the classroom. We value input from the children, as well as parents, in helping us establish and achieve our aims. Equal opportunities are provided for, regardless of gender, ability, background or belief. In all our teaching and school life, we seek to develop trust, confidence and self-esteem, to create an environment where everyone is able to make the most of their opportunities and initiative. In order to provide the best possible education for our pupils, we set both children and adults high standards and clear aims.

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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.