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KS2 Teacher - Full-time

Rolvenden Primary School, Cranbrook

  • Ref:KCC886-2287-20T
  • Posted:10/03/2017
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:21/04/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Friday 28th April 2017

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Do you want to make a BIG DIFFERENCE in a small school and CREATE life-long-learners?

  • Are you dedicated to outstanding teaching and learning?
  • Do you have high expectations of progress and attainment?
  • Would you like to join an energetic and dedicated team of professionals?

Rolvenden Primary School is a small school that makes a big difference by providing a nurturing learning environment where every child matters. Our school’s core values of CREATE: Creativity, Resilience, Engagement, Aspirations, Teamwork and Enjoyment encapsulates our ethos to enable every child to flourish, develop as an individual, CREATE a confident, life-long-learner and become a responsible member of the community and wider world in which they live in.

The successful candidate will be an exceptional class teacher with a passion for teaching and learning. They should have excellent communication skills, a friendly approachable nature, flexible, a good team player and have a good sense of humour.

Applications from experienced and newly qualified teachers are welcomed. The position is for a mixed Key Stage 2 class.

As a school we are committed to safeguarding our children and staff, as well as promoting the welfare of the children in our care.

The post is subject to:

  • Satisfactory references
  • Enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on Monday 24th April, details of the interview process will be given at this stage.

Informal visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting our Office Manager, Sandy Hughes on 01580 241444.

For further information please contact the school office on: sandy.hughes@rolvenden.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Rolvenden Primary is a small, rural school comprising of 4 mixed age classes which both nurture and foster independence and confidence. We currently have 84 pupils on roll serving the children of the village and beyond.

Our school values are based around the word CREATE. This acronym represents the values we believe all of our children should show during their time at Rolvenden: Creativity, Resilience, Engagement, Aspirations, Teamwork and Enjoyment.

Rolvenden Primary School is located very close to the centre of the picturesque village itself and we have very strong community links. Our school benefits from amazing facilities including an enormous school field, an outdoor swimming pool and a huge range of clubs and extra curricular-opportunities.

We are part of the Tenterden Schools Trust. This is a local trust and includes Homewood School, Tenterden Church of England Junior School, Tenterden Infant School, John Mayne Primary School, St. Michael's Church of England Primary School along with several local nurseries. Being part of this trust enables our staff to have additional professionals to work closely with to ensure we provide an excellent learning environment for our children and support our staff with their chosen professional development route.

We believe strongly in developing the whole child and in addition to excellent Maths and English lessons, we offer learning opportunities across the whole breadth of the curriculum, including sports, drama and art. Our staff are enthusiastic and ensure all children achieve their potential.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Ben Vincer - Headteacher
  • Address:Hastings Road, Rolvenden , Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4LS
  • Telephone: (01580) 241444
  • Email: rpsoffice@rolvenden.kent.sch.uk
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.