Senior Teacher - Fixed Term

Sundridge and Brasted CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3043-60T
• Posted:29/11/2018
• Pay:MPS + fringe allowance + TLR (if experienced)
• Start Date:Apr 2019
• App Close Date:30/11/2018 at 23:00
• Interviews:Monday 10th December

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We are looking to appoint an experienced and motivated Key Stage 2 teacher from Easter 2019, who can inspire all pupils to reach their potential. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be part of the leadership team and lead on whole school initiatives. This would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced teacher to start their progression into leadership as well as leaders with a proven track record. It is a fixed term post covering maternity leave.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom teacher, with a proven record of raising achievement.
• Have the ability to inspire children by delivering high quality teaching and learning.
• Have a commitment and ability to ensure the highest possible standards for all children in their care.
• Work alongside the headteacher in monitoring the quality of teaching and learning and pupil achievement throughout the school.
• Take on subject leadership (RE an advantage).
• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment that is conducive to children's learning.
• Be committed to the principles of inclusion.
• Promote the school's Christian ethos.
• Have high expectations of behaviour.
• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, parents and pupils.

We can provide:

• A supportive and welcoming team.
• Leadership experience, with excellent opportunities for professional development.
• A well resourced school.
• An opportunity to be creative and make a difference to our children.

We welcome informal visits to our school. Please contact the school office for an appointment.

Please apply online using the Kent County Council Application Form.

Information about the school

We are a small Church of England School situated in the village of Sundridge, with approximately 75 children on roll, set in a beautiful part of Kent. We have a strong family ethos and value our close links with our parents, the wider community and local churches.

The school site is small but we have wonderful support from the community which allows us to go off site for PE lessons and Forest School throughout the year to fantastic site within close proximity to the school. We provide a wide range of pastoral support for our children and families in order to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fully experience school both inside and outside the classroom.

Sundridge & Brasted CE Primary School is part of the Darent Federation of Primary Schools. We work closely with other local schools and the Local Authority to ensure that we have the best practices in place to benefit our children and staff. We are also supported by a strong governing body.

Ofsted graded us as a GOOD school in October 2023. 'This is a thoughtful, nurturing and inclusive school. Every pupil is treated as an individual.' 'Pupils live up to the high expectations set by the school.'

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office on office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk or 01959 562694 to make an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check on appointment, an internet search for shortlisted candidates and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Helen Prestage
• Address:Church Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6EA
• Telephone: (01959) 562694
• Email: office@sundridge.kent.sch.uk