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Class Teacher - Full-time

Bursted Wood Primary School , Bexleyheath

  • Ref:KCC303-2058-30T
  • Posted:18/01/2019
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:15/02/2019 at 17:00
  • Interviews:26/02/2019

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We are looking to recruit a teacher to join a highly successful, motivated and friendly team.   In return, you will be expected to be dedicated, hardworking and have a genuine passion for working with children. Being an expanding school there is ample scope for career development and we are renowned for offering excellent continuing professional development opportunities.

The position would suit either an experienced teacher or an NQT as the successful applicant will find good levels of induction & support in place. It is important for you to be confident, organised and adaptable in your approach.

If you would like to visit the school either before or after submitting an application please contact our Business Manager, Jackie Meers, on 020 8304 9960 to make an appointment.  Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

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 are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The school is also committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

References will be requested for those short listed ONLY, and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Shortlisted applicants will be observed teaching followed by formal interview.

To apply for this vacancy please send the completed application form to admin@burstedwood.school or post directly to the school address - Bursted Wood Primary School, Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 5BS. 

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The school  therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Information about the school

Bursted Wood Primary is a popular over-subscribed three form entry school set within a woodland setting for children aged 4-11yrs.

We offer high standards in education and believe our children to be quite exceptional; they are respectful, kind and demonstrate a desire to learn. Our school motto of ‘Care and Respect’ is exercised by all and is considered to be an important factor in ensuring our continued success.

The successful candidate will join a highly successful, motivated and friendly team. Good levels of induction, support and professional development are the norm. In return, there is an expectation for all applicants to be dedicated, hardworking with a genuine passion for working with children.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2016, deemed us to be overall Good with the grade Outstanding awarded for our Early Years and Behaviour and Safety of children.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We promote an environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss N Ray
  • Address:Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5BS
  • Telephone: 020 8304 9960
  • Email: admin@burstedwood.school

Documents

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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.