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Teacher - Full-time

Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-5216-35T
  • Posted:25/02/2019
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:04/03/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:W/C 11th March 2019

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Do you want to work near the sea, with fast links to London and the Gateway to France and beyond?

Do you have a belief and determination that you can make a difference?

Are you a highly motivated and inspiring Teacher who can engage and support children to reach their full potential? 

We are a ‘Good’ school as judged by Ofsted seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative and highly motivated teacher who wishes to start or develop their career in our increasingly successful, over-subscribed school that is at the heart of a supportive Catholic community as part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership.  We welcome applications from experienced and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT’s) who are looking to thrive in our school community.

We offer an exciting opportunity to join a highly dedicated team who focus on raising standards and providing creative opportunities which allow our pupils to learn and achieve.

We are looking for someone who will be able to inspire our young learners, work with energy and enthusiasm and be a team player. In return you will have excellent communication skills, high expectations and be an exceptional classroom practitioner, having a belief and determination that you can make a difference and be committed to improve life chances for all our children.

We can offer you an exciting, well organised, vibrant environment with plenty of outside space in which to work, with an experienced, committed and ambitious team to support you where the children are at the heart of everything that we do.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged to see all the school has to offer; please contact Andy Gretton to make an appointment or to ask any questions you may have on  01303 252127 or agretton@stellamaris.kent.sch.uk

Closing date for applications:     Monday 4th March 2019 at 09.00

Interviews will take place:         W/C 11th March 2019

Information about the school

Stella Maris is a happy, family school that was judged to be ‘Good’ in every category by Ofsted in June 2023 and achieved 'Outstanding' in our RE Inspection in March 2023. We are a one-form entry Catholic Primary School, serving children from all over the Folkestone and Cheriton area.

We are an Academy and part of the Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership. This allows us to work closely with other schools, sharing and learning from each other to continuously improve outcomes for all our staff and children.

We offer an exciting, stimulating curriculum and staff enjoy some outstanding CPD opportunities. We are lucky enough to be set in beautiful surroundings with lots of outside space with a woodland trail and fire pit area. We are nestled next to Lower Radnor Park, in close proximity to Folkestone Sports Centre. We have a warm, welcoming ethos, a problem-solving approach, and high expectations of all our children and staff.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01303) 226085

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.