KS1 Teacher - Full-time

St John's CE Infant School, Chatham

• Ref:KCC887-3095-5T
• Posted:06/06/2019
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1st September 2019
• App Close Date:24/06/2019 at 16:00
• Interviews:TBC

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within our fantastic Infant school for an ambitious, qualified, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our driven and talented team in the position of class teacher.

We warmly welcome applications from experienced or newly qualified teachers. We are a warm and friendly, Church of England school at the heart of the community.

We are looking for an outstanding infant practitioner who is a creative and imaginative teacher who can further develop our school. You must be able to plan highly effectively to meet the needs of all children. Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of all pupils are essential as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the infant curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

• Supports and helps promote the school’s Christian vision and ethos
• Is a good primary practitioner with proven ‘good’ teaching and learning with the highest expectations of pupils and themselves 
• Is committed to raising standards of achievement 
• Demonstrates very high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviours 
• Is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking 
• Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed 
• Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors 
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills 
• Can lead subject/s (subject/s negotiable) across the school – not for NQTs in their first year
• Has a knowledge of Read, Write, Inc phonics
• Has an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

 In return we will offer you:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining our proactive staff team 
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment 
• Happy, very well behaved children who are eager to learn, enjoy and are proud of their school 
• Strong commitment to support professional development opportunities 
• A welcoming, friendly, highly motivated, talented and dedicated staff team 
• Very supportive governing body, local church, and PTA

In September 2015 with two other local Church Schools, we formed Medway Anglican school’s Trust and we continue to build on these exciting times.  For this post you must be passionate and ready for a new challenge.  If you are interest then informal visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged.

Interviews will take place within one week of application submissions if we feel that you would be suitable to come and join our great team.

You are warmly invited to arrange a visit to the school and to discuss the position further with the Headteacher, Mrs Jo Collman. Please telephone the school office to arrange this on 01634 844135.

St Johns Church of England is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

Information about the school

We are a small school with a big heart and we are looking to appoint inspirational and passionate staff to join our friendly team. We are a “Good“ school with a caring Christian ethos where everyone is valued.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Joanne Strachan
• Address:4 New Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6RH
• Telephone: 01634 844135
• Email: russa199@mastacademy.co.uk