Early Years Teacher - Full-time

Sundridge and Brasted CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

Ref:KCC886-3043-49T
Posted:20/03/2017
Pay:MPS
Start Date:Immediate
App Close Date:21/04/2017 at 23:45
Interviews:28th April 2017

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Are you passionate and enthusiastic about teaching in the Early Years?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sundridge and Brasted CEP School for an Early Years Teacher in a class of 11 delightful children, rising to 15 in September.

With high expectations of all learners, you will have a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We are looking for someone who has a commitment to child-centred creative learning and who fully understands the importance of learning through play but is able to prepare the children for their journey into Key Stage 1.

We can offer you pupils who are keen and ready to learn, a vibrant community in the heart of Sundridge and a school where staff voice is highly valued. Our Early Years provision was graded as outstanding by Ofsted in June 2015. The school was also graded as outstanding in our recent SIAMS inspection in October 2016

We warmly welcome visits to the school in order for you to gain a true insight in to life at Sundridge and Brasted. Arrangements for visits can be made through the school office (01959) 562694. We look forward to meeting you!

This is a full-time post commencing immediately, however we would consider a starting date in September for the right candidate. The post is open to an NQT or experienced teacher.

Information about the school

We are a small Church of England School situated in the village of Sundridge, with approximately 75 children on roll, set in a beautiful part of Kent. We have a strong family ethos and value our close links with our parents, the wider community and local churches.

The school site is small but we have wonderful support from the community which allows us to go off site for PE lessons and Forest School throughout the year to fantastic site within close proximity to the school. We provide a wide range of pastoral support for our children and families in order to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fully experience school both inside and outside the classroom.

Sundridge & Brasted CE Primary School is part of the Darent Federation of Primary Schools. We work closely with other local schools and the Local Authority to ensure that we have the best practices in place to benefit our children and staff. We are also supported by a strong governing body.

Ofsted graded us as a GOOD school in October 2023. 'This is a thoughtful, nurturing and inclusive school. Every pupil is treated as an individual.' 'Pupils live up to the high expectations set by the school.'

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office on office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk or 01959 562694 to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check on appointment, an internet search for shortlisted candidates and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Helen Prestage
Address:Church Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6EA
Telephone: (01959) 562694
Email: office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk

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