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KS1 Teacher - Fixed Term

The Wells Free School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-2025-75T
  • Posted:24/12/2017
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Feb 2018
  • App Close Date:25/01/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w.b. 29 January 2018

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Would you like to work in a school where your hard work and professionalism are greatly valued and your ideas and views influence future developments? Where the curriculum is geared towards developing confidence and a love of learning and where there is a strong emphasis on engaging all staff in professional learning opportunities through teacher-led focus groups? 

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, passionate and motivated teacher to join our excellent teaching team.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • have previous experience of teaching in Key Stage 1
  • be able to demonstrate effective ways of facilitating the learning of phonics 
  • have up to date knowledge of assessment practices in KS1
  • be a reflective and caring practitioner with very high expectations
  • be an excellent role model who will motivate and inspire children
  • be committed to their own professional learning
  • have excellent communication skills
  • have a creative, imaginative and inspiring approach to bringing the curriculum alive and making it relevant for all children

The position is fixed term until the end of July 2018 with potential to be made permanent thereafter. Please note the school will re-open on 4 January and visits are especially welcome before applying.

Information about the school

The Wells Free School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks including social media checks.

The Wells Free School opened in September 2013 with just years R, 1 and 2. We have expanded each year and, in September 2016, we moved into our brand-new school building. We now have 210 pupils divided into 7 classes.

With a strong focus on child-led learning and a commitment to outdoor learning experiences, the school aims to promote excellence and wellbeing, ensuring that our pupils have a real understanding of their community, both locally and globally. The school was rated good by OFSTED in June 2019.

Please note, that as a Free School we operate different school hours and some term times, details of which can be found on the school website.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Clerk
  • Address:The Wells Free School, King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA
  • Telephone: 01892739075
  • Email: clerk@thewellsfreeschool.co.uk

Documents

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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.