KS2 Teacher - Full-time

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2531-91T
• Posted:19/04/2017
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:05/05/2017 at 15:30
• Interviews: Friday 12th May 2017

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Are you looking for a job where you can really make a difference in an improving school? Then look no further.

Do you want to be part of a happy, friendly and enthusiastic team? If so, we have just the job for you!

We are looking to appoint a superb KS2 Class Teacher for a September start.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher who has the passion and drive to ensure that the children in our school receive the very best education through an exciting and stimulating curriculum coupled with a determination to raise attainment, accelerate progress and improve outcomes, opportunities and enjoyment for young people.

The successful applicant will be committed to work with the pupils, the wider school community and our staff team in striving for excellence. We are looking for either for a practitioner with a proven track record of consistently good to outstanding teaching, or  an NQT who can demonstrate the qualities and potential of a good teacher. We provide a highly supportive and well-structured induction programme.

The ideal candidate should:

•Have good communication skills, high expectations and be a good classroom practitioner

•Be keen to learn and develop their teaching

•Have energy and the determination to make a difference

•Have commitment to raising standards and achievement and demonstrate an excellent understanding and track record of accelerating pupil progress

•Be a team player, willing to share ideas and with a good sense of humour

•Have experience of teaching at KS2.

In return, we can offer:

• A friendly, dedicated and supportive team of staff who thrive on challenge and have fun; who work closely together and across the Federation to improve the quality of achievement and enjoyment for all pupils

• A thorough induction programme and good professional development opportunities

• Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

If this sounds ideal for your next challenge then visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged with the Acting Headteacher, Andrew Willmoth, by contacting the school office on 01304 202821.

Vale View is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to the relevant recruitment checks, including an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.

Information about the school

Vale View Primary School is proud to be part of the Whinless Down Academy Trust, a MAT committed to providing excellent local schools for local children. We work closely with our 2 partner schools, St Martins and Priory Fields to give children the very best learning experience. Our trust truly believes that learning changes lives.

Vale View is a one form entry school with a nursery. We have a friendly and supportive team who work in close collaboration across the Trust to secure best outcomes for children through an exciting and engaging curriculum, tailored to meet the needs our children. We actively work to develop all our staff and offer a comprehensive programme of professional development for all staff at all levels and in all roles.

Vale View School benefits from the support of a range of support staff including a sports coach, specialist music teacher and a dedicated pastoral support mentor who contribute to the well being of pupils and staff.

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Enhanced check, and references will be pursued. Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Sprigmore (Headteacher)
• Address:Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP
• Telephone: (01304) 202821
• Email: sbm@vale-view.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 202821