KS2 Teacher - Fixed Term

Lydd Primary School, Lydd

• Ref:KCC886-2059-31T
• Posted:19/06/2017
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Sep 2017
• App Close Date:26/06/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:30th June 2017

Advert

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic lower Key Stage 2 teacher to start in September 2017 (this post is initially for one year).

This post would be suitable for a newly qualified teacher. The successful candidate will: -

• Be able to demonstrate inspirational and excellent teaching
• Be committed to innovation and school improvement
• Have the ability to secure strong pupil progress for all pupils
• Have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
• Be keen to develop knowledge of the curriculum and assessment
• Create a high standard of display in an interesting and creative classroom environment
• Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Committed to being part of a very proactive professional team
• Be willing to share expertise within our strong collaboration of 7 schools
• Embrace change and keep up to date with the latest innovations
• Be prepared to contribute to the school's extra-curricular programme
• Be dynamic and have a good sense of humour

The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations, supportive of our ethos - Work hard, be kind. You will need to be a strong team player, keen to make a difference for children, well organised, flexible and a great team player. You’ll share our commitment to develop the skills and talents of each child. The ideal candidate will embrace outdoor learning and foster children’s independence and thinking skills, encouraging them to take responsibility for their own learning.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and as such all appointments will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Informal visits with the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher are encouraged and can be arranged through the school office.

Information about the school

We are an average sized primary school with a growing roll of hard working, polite and friendly children. The school has a team of friendly and skilful teachers who deliver a broad and interesting curriculum. At our last inspection we were judged to be a good school with an outstanding early year’s provision. Our teachers work hard, but as OFSTED noted we are also aware of the importance of a good work-life balance and morale is high amongst staff.

The school is well resourced, with large buildings, outdoor space and excellent local facilities for exploring learning outside the classroom.

Although Lydd is Kents most southerly village, it is well connected by road to many main towns. It is an easy commute from Ashford (where many of the staff live), Hastings, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe. Do come and meet our friendly staff and wonderful children, you are sure of a warm welcome.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Nicki Man
• Address:20 Skinner Road, Lydd, Kent, TN29 9HW
• Telephone: (01797) 320362
• Email: finance@lydd.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01797) 321814

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification