KS1/2 Teacher - Full-time

Phoenix Community Primary School, Ashford

Ref:KCC886-3893-75T
Posted:19/01/2018
Pay:Main Pay Scale
Start Date:Apr 2018
App Close Date:26/01/2018 at 09:00
Interviews:Thursday 8th February 2018

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Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference to children’s lives in a good school? Would you like to be part of a happy, creative and committed team?

Phoenix Community Primary School is looking to appoint a teacher to start in April this year. The position will initially be in a Year 5 class although a change in year group placement is possible for September.

We want to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher who has the passion and drive to ensure the children in our school receive the very best education through an exciting and stimulating curriculum.

The staff and children are rightly proud of Phoenix School and all work exceptionally hard to ensure that pupils get the very best. We have established values and beliefs that we ask all pupils, parents and staff to sign up to when joining our team:

Creating opportunities for everyone
Raising capability
Creating a pleasant and collegiate learning environment
Focusing on the value added
Working together
Setting achievable goals and realistic expectations

These are all summed up in our mission statement: Creating opportunties for all.

In return we will offer you:

A superb and stimulating environment in which to work;
Pupils who show high levels of good behaviour;
High calibre teachers and support staff who work well together as a team; and
Focused professional development.

Information about the school can be found on our school website: www.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk or our school Twitter feed: @Phoenix_Ashford although we would strongly encourage all applicants to visit the school in person.

Information about the school

Phoenix Community Primary School is a one-form entry school situated on the outskirts of Ashford. We benefit from extensive grounds and a well set out modern building. The school is well-resourced and, as such, is able to provide opportunities for children significantly beyond that of the National Curriculum. The majority of visitors comment on the warm, friendly atmosphere and the attractive environment.

As a member of the CARE Foundation Trust, we work closely with nine other primary schools in our local area. The school places a high emphasis on the Creative Arts. We have our own Music Studio where all children have weekly lessons with specialist music teachers and where subsidised instrument lessons are offered to pupils.

The school invests heavily in ICT with three sets of 32 iPads, which are used on a daily basis, and each classroom is fitted with a Clever Touch interactive TV. Pupils also receive specialist sports and computing teaching and our school supports the emotional well-being of pupils with structured pastoral provision. At Phoenix, we pride ourselves in being a welcoming and safe environment for all of our community: pupils, parents, wider family, staff and visitors as well as a school that is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils.

The school is commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the relevant safeguarding checks will be undertaken prior to confirmation of any job offer.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mr Leon Robichaud
Address:Phoenix Community Primary School, Belmont Road, Kennington, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS
Telephone: 01233 622510
Email: officemanager@phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk

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