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Teacher - Full-time

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-2490-117T
  • Posted:03/01/2019
  • Pay:Main Pay Scale
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:10/01/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:15th January 2019

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Bishops Down Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic full time teacher to join our happy and supportive team from September 2019.   This position is for a fixed term contract until 31st August 2020, when it will be reviewed. The class taught will be negotiated after appointment and will depend on the candidates' own strengths and other relevant considerations.

You will be committed to high standards of teaching and learning as well as prioritising the wellbeing of our children. You will have a caring approach and a good sense of humour whilst being able to provide evidence of consistent good or better teaching and learning. All curriculum strengths will be considered as you will be expected to join one of our curriculum subject teams. We have an exciting and vibrant culture of learning with a commitment to inclusion.

We are happy to receive applications from NQTs or someone who is looking to develop their career.

We are a forward thinking and creative school, committed to the development of all our staff. We believe in a positive learning environment where achievements from everyone are celebrated. Experienced teachers and NQTs are welcome to apply.

Informal visits to the school are recommended.  If you are considering applying we would like to give you a tour - please phone to make an appointment on 01892 520114. Please have a look at our website for further information about the school www.bishopsdownprimary.org

 

Information about the school

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive, non-denominational school working in partnership with the Tunbridge Wells Primary Schools Collaborative Trust. The school was built in 1967 and is situated on the western edge of Tunbridge Wells in a leafy and pleasant residential area.

The school site is beautiful, elevated and fringed with green playing fields and woods. A fragrant quiet garden, pond and wooden structures in the grounds offer opportunities for happy playtimes.

We have just under 230 pupils in the primary and nursery classes. We also have a designation for children with physical disabilities and complex medical needs who are all included in mainstream.

We run Wrap Around Care at the beginning of the day and after school for our school and nursery children and during the holidays we run a Holiday Club for all children in the community.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Jo Sheldon, Personnel Officer
  • Address:Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU
  • Telephone: (01892) 520114
  • Email: office@bishops-down.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 619130

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.