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KS2 Teacher - Maternity

Dymchurch Primary School, Dymchurch

  • Ref:KCC886-2650-79T
  • Posted:14/09/2017
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Nov 2017
  • App Close Date:28/09/2017 at 13:00
  • Interviews:3rd October 2017

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We are looking for a Year 3 teacher to cover maternity leave.  We would welcome someone looking for an opportunity to work with incredible children, in a school where you can really make a difference.

If this is you then come and meet us; love teaching in our thriving seaside school.  

Although officially the the post is to start in November, we would be delighted for you to begin working with us earlier, thus ensuring an excellent handover and the smoothest transition for our amazing Year 3 class.

The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for the children and themselves. In return we offer you wonderful children and a supportive staff team.  

You’ll notice we don’t ask you to be “enthusiastic”, “dynamic”, “hardworking” or “passionate” - we just take that for granted.

Within our Academy of 7 schools you will find training opportunities and support second to none.

We recognise that Dymchurch is slightly off the beaten track, but we know that you will fall in love with the school as soon as you come to visit due to our unique environment and our commitment to a sensible work life balance for all our staff.

We are only half an hour from Ashford, and 20 minutes from Folkestone. 

Please come and visit us to see for yourself.   Contact Mrs Stephanie Moir headteacher@dymchurch.kent.sch.uk to book an appointment and we will be delighted to arrange a tour of our school, and welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our pupils.

Dymchurch Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and will carry out an enhanced DBS check on the successful candidate.

Information about the school

Information about the school

We are a ‘single form entry’ primary school situated in the coastal village of Dymchurch. We have an amazing environment, surrounded by the sea, a steam railway and the historical Romney Marsh. We work closely with our families and have strong links to the local community.

At Dymchurch Primary School you will be part of a supportive and professional team who are all working together on a journey of growth and development to provide the very best education and learning experiences for the children. From 1st June 2021, the school formed part of a newly merged Trust of 10 schools - 'Our Community Multi-Academy Trust' (OCMAT). Being part of this Trust provides excellent opportunities for professional development, networking and sharing of best practice. Develop opportunities and sharing of best practice, subject leadership networks and moderation events from across the Trust.

Our Community Multi Academy Trust (OCMAT) is also a member of the Kent MAT Alliance (KMA). The KMA is a group of 9 Multi-Academy Trusts with 38 primary schools across the county. We are a like-minded collective group who strongly believe we are 'better together'; working collaboratively to improve the educational outcomes of all the children in our care. As part of this we have access to a wealth of CPD and networking events.

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to 2x references, an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We will also seek references before interview.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Iain Rudgyard, Headteacher
  • Address:New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0LE
  • Telephone: (01303) 872377
  • Email: office@dymchurch.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01303 873909

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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.