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KS1 Teacher - Maternity

Higham Primary School, Nr Rochester

  • Ref:KCC886-2109-52T
  • Posted:05/03/2018
  • Pay:Main pay scale
  • Start Date:May 2018
  • App Close Date:21/03/2018 at 10:00
  • Interviews:27/03/18

Advert

We are looking for a special person to teach our Year 1 class, to cover a maternity leave from May.  The position can either be full-time, or we may be able to offer part time (4 days per week) to the right candidate. This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to join our lovely, one form entry village school.  We offer a very friendly and supportive staff, great children, and parents who are keen to work with us for the benefit of their children. 

We are looking for someone who is inspiring, caring, creative, and keen to get the very best from our children.  You will need to be highly aware of the learning that is going on in your classroom, and know what steps to take to ensure all children make good or better progress.  It is important that you are friendly yet professional, and able to build good relationships with staff, pupils and parents.  You will have high expectations of yourself and the children, and be committed to creating a learning environment where children feel safe and happy, and where learning progresses at a rapid pace. 

We would very much encourage you to come and look round our school - please ring Mrs Michael, Office Manager, on 01474 822535, to arrange this.

When applying, please state whether you are interested in a part-time or full-time position.

Information about the school

Higham Primary School is a one form entry school with 209 pupils currently on roll. We are located in Higham village, between Gravesend and Rochester.
The school is easily accessible and only 10 minutes walk from Higham Station. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We work together as a team to support all pupils and staff to be successful.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Emily Wright
  • Address:Higham Primary School, School Lane, Higham, Nr Rochester, Kent, ME3 7 JL
  • Telephone: 01474 822535
  • Email: office@higham.kent.sch.uk
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.