Class Teacher + Phonics Leader - Full-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-65T
• Posted:07/05/2019
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£4700)
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:20/05/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:22nd or 23rd May

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Class Teacher / Phonics Leader: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b (£4700)

Lead our well-established and successful Read, Write, Inc programme across EYFS and KS1 (11 classes).  Support and develop others, including teachers and teaching assistants, to deliver engaging learning.  Whitehill Primary has much to offer and wants the best for all.  Grow in a supportive environment with lots of CPD opportunities.  As a three/four form entry school we help you to thrive.  Our large site, extensive resources, and friendly, happy community helps all to shine:

https://youtu.be/QhIld70DzVo 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juue-YQjULg

The Role (includes):

• Class Teacher, EYFS or KS1 based, working closely as a team with year group partners.
• Non-class/group based daily during Read, Write, Inc hour to support, challenge and develop others
• Leading phonics (Read, Write, Inc) across EYFS and KS1 including overseeing assessments.
• Weekly leadership release time.
• Excellent Opportunities for CPD including in house and external.  Potential courses, qualifications and more tailored to you.

The Person (must have):

• Strong teaching and learning skills.
• Ability to support, challenge and develop others.
• Experience in EYFS or KS1.
• Good phonics skills.  Whilst experience of Read, Write, Inc may be beneficial, a full induction programme including external support would allow transition into role without necessarily having experience of Read, Write, Inc.

Find out more at:

www.whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk

www.facebook.com/whitehillprimaryschool

www.twitter.com/WhitehillPS

We warmly welcome and encourage visits to our School. To arrange an appointment, please telephone Lianne Pond, PA to the Headteacher on 01474 352973 ext. 216 or email lpond@whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk

Initial applications should be made via downloaded application forms and emailed to Jenny Lumley, HR at jlumley@whitehillprimary.kent.sch.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Information about the school

Whitehill is a strong and thriving community, united together and determined to see all succeed and be happy in their lives. We are very proud of the safe and nurturing environment that we have created at Whitehill.

We aspire for all to develop and all to achieve. We foster the development of confidence. We facilitate ambition in all aspects of life. We support independence in decision making.

Whitehill is an academy in the Aletheia Academies Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, governors and Trustees to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks where applicable.  Our policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website. All new employees, volunteers, governors and Trustees will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com