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Foundation/KS1 Teacher - Full-time

Maypole Primary School, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-2066-128T
  • Posted:25/02/2018
  • Pay:MPS/UPS + fringe allowance
  • Start Date:Sep 2018
  • App Close Date:19/03/2018 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Date to be arranged with shortlisted applicants

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Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking teacher, to work initially in EYFS or Year 1.

Maypole School started expanding in September 2010, with an additional class added each year. In September 2016, the school completed its expansion from 1FE to 2FE.

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • is a self-motivated practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour;
  • is a driven, inspirational class teacher;
  • is committed to working hard and ambitious for themselves and others;
  • is enthusiastic and an excellent team member;
  • can demonstrate creativity, imagination and determination;
  • has an ability to work closely with parents to establish good relationships;
  • has experience of teaching in EYFS/KS1 or an NQT with EYFS/KS1 training.

In return, we offer:

  • Delightful children;
  • Extremely committed staff and Governing Body;
  • Excellent professional development;
  • Excellent accommodation and resources – both EYFS and Y1 classrooms are well-resourced with folding acoustic wall partition, allowing the classrooms to become one.                                                                Both EYFS classrooms open into a spacious, well-equipped, zoned outside area including a climbing wall, large digging area/mud kitchen, roadway markings and construction area.

Applications are welcome from NQTs and experienced teachers.

Leadership opportunities are available in the school.

The governing body has established three pay bands (Teacher, Accomplished Teacher, Expert Teacher) to include the minimum and maximum points as determined by the School's Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (attached).

We request applications using the KCC application forms with the names of 2 referees who will be contacted before interviews take place.

Selection process:

Candidates shortlisted will be observed teaching.

Additional activities, an interview with pupils and a formal interview.

Maypole School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Visits are encouraged.

For further information, please contact Linda Wilmann, Headteacher. Contact details below:

headteacher@maypole.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

At Maypole School, we pride ourselves on our caring, friendly and inclusive environment. We put children first and aim to bring out the very best in every individual. The relationships we develop with our children and families enable us to create a distinctive ethos.

We are very proud of our achievements and the high standards achieved by pupils. We are passionate about educating the whole child and ensuring that we provide pupils with a wide range of experiences and opportunities.

In our Ofsted (June 2018), we were pleased that the school continued to remain good. The school community is committed to pupils reaching the highest possible standards and to further improve their achievements.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01322 556581

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.