Senior Teacher/Leadership - Full-time

Greenlands Primary School, Darenth

• Ref:KCC886-2062-95L
• Posted:18/04/2018
• Pay:MPS/UPS +TLR
• Start Date:Sep 2018
• App Close Date:19/04/2018 at 00:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you an outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example, motivates and inspires others and enjoys making a significant individual contribution?

Do you have the enthusiasm, commitment and knowledge to become a senior teacher to support whole school improvement?

Do you have the desire to make a difference to the children we teach and be part of an exciting journey of development?

Do you want to play in key role in senior leadership and the diection of the school?

The successful candidate will be:

• An outstanding class teacher with an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and how pupils learn
• A skilful communicator who can forge effective working relationships with pupils, staff, parents / carers and other schools
• A highly motivated teacher who can provide a strong model of teaching for other staff
• An aspiring senior leader who is committed to their own professional development and is keen to progress further in their career.  We are interested in developing your career.

We offer a school that is:

• Welcoming and friendly with pupils who are enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Committed to ensuring all pupils meet their full potential, develop as well rounded individuals and are well prepared for the next phase of their education
• Committed to providing high quality, continuous professional development to support and develop staff
• Passionate about school improvement and open to new ideas
• Committed to the well-being of its staff

Darenth Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We encourage visits to the school and to talk about the oppoirtunity further.  Please call the office on 01474 703178 and speak to Mrs Scott about arranging an appointment to look around and discuss the opportunity further.

Information about the school

Greenlands Primary School a place where every child has a champion!

Every child and member of staff becomes part of our Greenlands family, from the very first day they join us to the day they leave. Our overarching aim is to foster in every child a love of learning, a curiosity about their world and a desire to be the very best version of themselves.

We believe that positive relationships are at the heart of what we do. Through these relationships we nurture an understanding of each other, diversity and how these positively impact on society.

We promise to work tirelessly to champion the needs of every child in our care. We will ensure that they enjoy a stimulating and inclusive education, where learning is irresistible and exciting and offers new, enriching, fulfilling experiences, that open the doors to the world beyond our school.

Information about the trust

Cygnus Academies Trust is a growing family of schools that we nurture and support to be the best that we can be. Everyone in our family is our responsibility and we value how unique every individual and school is. We provide the tools, strategies and knowhow to enable everyone to flourish. Our aim is to give everyone in our family, irrespective of background, the learning and experiences needed to give them the life chances that were once the preserve of privilege.

Safer recruitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:London Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5FW
• Telephone: 01322 224 201
• Email: HR@cygnus.org.uk