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Teacher and KS2 Leader - Full-time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, New Romney

  • Ref:KCC886-2078-167L
  • Posted:29/04/2017
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:05/05/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:15th may 2017

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Key Stage Two Leader

Are you an exceptional teacher looking for the next challenge in your career to become a phase leader?

Have you reached the ceiling in your current position and would welcome the opportunity to join a developing school?

This Key Stage Two Phase Leader position is a class based role and the successful candidate will have a passion for education and learning with a track record of excellent practice. As the Key Stage Two Leader, you will have the highest ambitions and expectations for pupils and the ability to challenge, motivate and support staff in the pursuit of proving the best educational experience possible for pupils.

You will lead, manage and direct the curriculum and work in collaboration with the Schools Senior Leadership Team to continually raise standards of learning for pupils. 

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy currently caters for 337 pupils and offers an exciting opportunity for candidates wishing to take the next step in their career and make a difference to the life of the school. The school has close links with the local community and is proud to offer a professional and supportive environment with pupils that are enthusiastic about their learning.

Ideal candidates will:

 be an outstanding teacher

  • be enthusiastic and have a flexible approach to work
  • have experience of managing others and supporting them to develop their teaching practice
  • be dedicated to raising attainment levels and ensuring that each child makes continuing progress
  • be committed to St Nicholas’ Christian ethos and values
  • have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils. 

A Teaching and Learning Responsibility Point is available to the successful candidate.

Information about the school

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, as part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust, is situated in the heart of New Romney, set in beautiful surroundings, and is well-resourced to meet the needs of its 15 classes and 400+ children, in this over-subscribed and well-maintained school judged Good with Outstanding features by OFSTED (May 2019).

We have a committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to reach their potential by providing them with a stable, caring environment where children are happy to attend and are stimulated and keen to learn while developing their potential. We cater to a wide range of abilities encouraging all children to achieve at their highest level.

Our church school status means we have a strong Christian ethos and links to St Nicholas Church in New Romney which enriches both our collective worship and school values.

We are fortunate to have on-site an outstanding private nursery, which provides breakfast and an after-school club within the school, and a Children's Centre.

The academy also has a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). The SRP is a 14-place specialist provision sited within the mainstream academy for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) designation.

New Romney is an ancient Cinque Port situated in rural Kent, with excellent road links to Ashford (20 minutes), Canterbury (45 minutes) and Folkestone (30 minutes), or if you live in East Sussex only 45 minutes from Hastings!

We invite you to visit our school and discover for yourself the unique benefits of St Nicholas.

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01797) 363118

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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.