PE/PPA Class Teacher - Full-time

Leigh Academy Langley Park, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2073-34T
• Posted:16/05/2019
• Pay:MPS based on experience
• Start Date:Sep 2019
• App Close Date:21/05/2019 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you keen to join a team and work with colleagues who are forward thinking, dedicated, learning centred and well-being focussed?  Langley Park Primary Academy has a rare and exciting opportunity to appoint an additional teacher who will join us in September 2019; a new position which is due to the continuing expansion of our school that opened in 2016. It’s an exciting year ahead as our founding Year 2 class will move into Year 5! The successful candidates will have access to a purpose built primary academy with all the technology required to teach in the 21st Century.  Our successful candidate will be a PE specialist with prior experience teaching this subject across all key stages, and will also provide PPA cover across the academy. 

The most important qualities our new teacher can offer are QTS, enthusiasm, a collaborative mind-set and enjoyment from being part of a strong team!  In return, our successful candidate will receive;

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining an LAT academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to supporting professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

Working with us: Langley Park Primary Academy opened in September 2016 and is the hub of a brand new community in Maidstone. We believe in – and celebrate – achievement and success in all areas of the curriculum. We want our children to learn within a culture of curiosity, enjoyment and positive approaches to new experiences and skills to enable them to become successful learners.

For September 2018, we expanded into Year 4.  For September 2019, we increase again as this year group move into Year 5 – a very exciting year ahead as we will then be at capacity.  Under the leadership of Libby Fidock, Principal at Langley, we have developed a fantastic team who welcome new members of staff with open arms!

Being part of the Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other schools in the local area.  As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources. 

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.

Information about the school

Since opening in September 2016, Leigh Academy Langley Park has grown in so many ways and is the hub of its community. We believe in, and celebrate, achievement and success in all areas of the curriculum. We want our children to learn within a culture of curiosity, enjoyment and positive approaches to new experiences and skills to enable them to become successful learners. Through enrichment opportunities we aim to explore the creative arts and PE as often as possible in the academy day; building on existing strengths as well as helping children develop new skills. Given that the building is purpose built, we have excellent facilities that afford us the opportunity to offer an enhanced curriculum. We have a sensory room, DT room (including a kitchen), a multi use games area and forest school that are all available to be used as part of our pupils’ timetables.

We believe that children and adults flourish when they learn and work as members of a supportive, cohesive community built on high expectations, rigour, mutual respect and pride in their own and each other’s achievements. With our strapline in mind; “learning today for life tomorrow”, we ensure that the children are at the very heart of all that we do and we will not settle for anything short of excellence. We believe that our children are entitled to a world class education. We are a disciplined academy, where pupils thrive in a culture defined by mutual respect and impeccable behaviour. Regardless of a child’s need, context or beginnings, we are absolutely committed for each child to be the best version of themselves and this is done through establishing supportive partnerships with all stakeholders; staff, parents and governors where we are all on the same team; the child’s team. Every pupil matters, every pupil can achieve, every lesson counts. We focus not only on the academic development of our children but also their personal development as well. Providing a nurturing environment, within which children feel safe and happy, is essential in supporting them to achieve their potential. We promote kindness, understanding and tolerance with the children through actions and words so that they can successfully navigate through their school life forging positive and healthy relationships. This, ultimately, will establish firm foundations on which they can build character and attributes to be successful in all of their future endeavours. Throughout our methodologies we commit to ensuring every child is consistently provided with the opportunities to equip themselves with the values and attributes that will support them when faced with future challenges and experiences so we truly make the most of the children’s learning today to put them in the best possible position for life tomorrow.

In June 2019 Leigh Academy Langley Park was recognised by Ofsted as a school with Outstanding Leadership & Management, Early Years and Personal Development.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Head of Recruitment - LAT)
• Address:Edmett Way , Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3FA
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: info@langleypark.latrust.org.uk

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