KS1 Teacher - Full-time

Hawkinge Primary School, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2298-36T
• Posted:25/04/2017
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:07/05/2017 at 20:00
• Interviews:W/C 15th May

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We have up to 2 vacancies at Hawkinge Primary School this summer to cover maternity leave from September to July. Vacancies are in KS1 and KS2.

We are looking for experienced teachers or NQTs with the following qualities – does this describe you? If so read on and see what we can offer you!

We are looking for:

• an enthusiastic good / outstanding classroom teacher who has the openness and desire to continue to improve their classroom practice,
• a teacher who has the determination and the commitment to raise standards and make a difference to children in their care
• someone who genuinely wants to work collaboratively with other members of staff in a team, and understands the importance of learning from other people as well as sharing their own areas of expertise

The right candidate must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills at all levels, a good work ethic, good organisational skills and a keen interest in improving life chances for all children. It is expected that all staff lead an extra-curricular club each week.

What can we offer you…..?

• A cohesive staff team that genuinely gets on well with each other and are mutually supportive
• A school that invests heavily in CPD
• A school that is driven to offer the children in its care the best education possible
• Leadership time that is regularly timetabled for all middle and senior leaders
• Delightful children and supportive parents who make the job a joy.

Does this describe you? If so please contact us to look around the school. We positively encourage visits to the school. Our Y6 children would love to show you around & share all our secrets with you!!!

Please specify on the application form your preference for the KS1 or KS2 job.

Hawkinge Primary School works closely with The Churchill School and Cheriton Primary School as part of The Vicus Trust, however the school retains its autonomy and Governing Body. Please see the school website for more details.

Please email Mrs Crook (schooloffice@hawkinge.kent.sch.uk) / telephone (01303-892224) to arrange a visit.

Our School & all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

We are a two form entry primary school located in Hawkinge. We strive for children to reach their potential in all areas of school life and as a result promote a wide, rich, school curriculum. We are a happy, strong team who work well together.

We were visited by Ofsted in the summer of 2019 and this is what they said:

*This is an outstanding school with clear, embedded systems and everyone understands their role. High-quality practitioners are retained and staffing is stable. A notable feature of the school is very high levels of consistency in daily routines, the excellent quality of teaching and the way staff respond to pupils. As a result, pupils feel safe and secure and ready to learn and staff are confident to innovate.

*Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Many describe the school as ‘fantastic’ and ‘wonderful’.

*The headteacher’s passion for providing an outstanding education for pupils permeates the school. There is a strong sense of community. Staff morale and relationships within the school are very positive. Staff are unanimous in their praise for the way in which the school is led and the positive working environment created by the headteacher and deputy headteacher.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Aly Ward (Head teacher)
• Address:Canterbury Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN
• Telephone: (01303) 892224
• Email: schooloffice@hawkinge.kent.sch.uk