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Foundation Teacher - Part-time

Manor Community Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-3915-118T
  • Posted:28/04/2017
  • Pay:MPS-UPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:12/05/2017 at 13:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 18th May

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Foundation Stage Teacher (0.8) - Maternity Cover

Manor Community Primary School

Swanscombe, Kent

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and dynamic newly qualified or accomplished teacher to join our committed Foundation Stage team, working 4 days a week in our Nursery. Our family of schools nurtures, supports and challenges all staff to be the best that they can be.

Manor Community Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust and is based in Swanscombe, Kent which is 2.4 miles from Bluewater Shopping Centre. There are excellent transportation links, we are 1.5 miles from Ebbsfleet International train station with a high speed link to St. Pancras International taking approximately 17 minutes and to Ashford International taking 20 minutes also connections on the Eurostar to Europe.

We are looking for teachers who can:

  • Nurture and excite our Nursery children, enabling them to develop their skills so they can be enthusiastic, independent problem solvers.
  • Model and disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children
  • Be committed to on-going professional development
  • Contribute to the wider life at the Academy
  • Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment
  • Be innovative, highly motivated and eager to take a lead
  • Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of our staff  team

We offer excellent professional development opportunities provided by Cygnus Academies Trust. We would also offer:

  • Collaborative planning promoting higher quality partnerships and improving work life balance
  • 6 PPA days per year in addition to regular PPA time
  • A senior leadership team that is committed to building a career path for all staff members enabling them to achieve their future ambitions
  • A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviours and high expectations for all children
  • Opportunities to work and collaborate in a variety of settings across the academy trust

A variety of benefits, including:

  • Childcare vouchers
  • Staff Care Services – Counselling and Support Line
  • Retail and travel discounts
  • Discounts on restaurants, insurance, entertainment venues and groceries
  • Reduced rate gym membership
  • Bicycle purchase loans

We encourage all candidates to visit our school where possible. Please contact the School Business Manager recruitment@manor.kent.sch.uk  or by phone on 01322 383314 to arrange a visit or visit our website for an application pack www.manor.kent.sch.uk.

Closing date: Friday 12th May 1pm

Salary: MPS or UPS

Information about the school

Cygnus Academies Trust is dedicated to giving all children the advantage throughout these important early stages of their educational journey. Manor Community Primary School is a very successful, over subscribed school and gives a commitment to all of our children and families to offer them the best life chances possible.

Our many innovative teaching approaches and family atmosphere will give children opportunities without parallel in moving forward in education and into the world of employment or vocation.

Our staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the care and welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principals.

Safer recruitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs S. Smith
  • Address:Keary Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BU
  • Telephone: 01322 383314
  • Email: office@manor.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.