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KS1/2 Teacher - Full-time

Palm Bay Primary School, Margate

  • Ref:KCC886-2672-114T
  • Posted:17/10/2017
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Dec 2017
  • App Close Date:27/10/2017 at 12:00
  • Interviews:30 October 2017

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One year fixed term maternity contract

Palm Bay Primary School are looking for the right class teacher to join our team - and soon!

You must know that you are already a great teacher who wants to develop into a truly inspirational one in the next phase of your development. Initially this will be a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, but could easily become more permanent.

You could be looking for your first job or your twentieth - we want to see what you could bring to Palm Bay.

Palm Bay has a strong and innovative curriculum- we have our own forest and beach schools, are part of the Maths Mastery family, have a clear focus on Reading for Pleasure, have Artists in Residence and links with the Turner Contemporary, a rich topic-based curriculum, great CPD opportunities -the list goes on!

Ideally we would like you to start at Christmas - you may be returning to teaching, an NQT, moving house, or just determined to start asap. To include candidates who are presently working in schools we will initially have a clsoing date of Friday 27th October, interviewing Monday 30th October - the day before resignation date. 

If you believe you have what Palm Bay is looking for please speak to Lizzie Williams, our Headteacher and arrange a time to see the School in action. 

 

Information about the school

Information about the school:

At Palm Bay, we have very high expectations and standards of teaching, learning and behaviour as well as a clean, tidy, inspiring environment in which to learn and work.

We offer a broad and rounded curriculum, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning in our beautiful grounds and nearby beach. As an ‘Eco School’ we seek to promote care and responsibility for the environment and we have an active Eco Council. Our commitment to sports and the creative subjects is strong and we have a well-equipped music room, a specialist music teacher and a sports coach. Reading and oracy lie at the heart of our curriculum; we are committed to developing a love of reading in all children through ‘Reading for Pleasure’ and our pupils enjoy a spacious and well-stocked library.

Over the past few years, we have been developing our curriculum. The creative arts continue to remain a priority: we have four artists-in-residence who are based in our on-site studio space, close links with the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery and have gained the Gold Artsmark award. Committed to raising the aspirations and life-chances of the children we serve, we have an exciting personal development programme, which incorporates politics, careers-related learning and personal development, helping our pupils to become caring, active members of their community.

Testimonial from a current teacher:

“Palm Bay Primary School offers a welcoming and friendly community culture. Our school values of creativity, aspiration, resilience, thirst for learning, kindness and community are not only shown by the children, but by every member of staff too.

I completed my NQT year in July 2020 and have since taken on the role of staff governor and outdoor learning lead after training as a Forest School Leader. As an NQT I had weekly meetings with my mentor, supportive lesson observation feedback and I was always welcome to observe teaching practices in other classrooms. This support has continued into my second year of teaching at Palm Bay, and it is part of the ethos of our school. All staff are continually supported with their professional development through weekly CPD meetings, coaching and collaboration with other members of the team. The senior team involve the staff in key decisions and our ideas and suggestions are valued.

Pupil and staff wellbeing is also a key focus for Palm Bay. We recognise the importance of promoting positive wellbeing and mental health and we have a dedicated wellbeing team”.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lizzie Williams
  • Address:Palm Bay Avenue, Margate, Kent, CT9 3PP
  • Telephone: (01843) 290050
  • Email: lizziewilliams@palmbay.uk

Fax: 01843 224669

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.