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Ks1 Classroom Teacher - Maternity

The Wells Free School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-2025-86T
  • Posted:27/06/2019
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:November 2019
  • App Close Date:15/07/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:18 July 2019

Advert

We are looking to recruit a teacher for our Year 1 class to cover a maternity leave. It is expected that that the position will be available from 4 November 2019 although some flexibility may be required. It would also be preferable for the candidate to be able to attend a CPD day on 1 November as well as spending some time in the class prior to starting in order to ensure an effective handover.

Applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers are welcome. Recent experience of working in KS1 and an ability to teach phonics effectively are essential.

The position is full time and is expected to be to at least the end of the academic year. Candidates interested in working part-time should also apply as we are also seeking someone to work for two days in our Year 2 class.

Visits to the school prior to applying are encouraged.

Information about the school

The Wells Free School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks including social media checks.

The Wells Free School opened in September 2013 with just years R, 1 and 2. We have expanded each year and in September 2016, we moved into our brand-new school building. We now have 213 pupils divided into 7 classes.

With a strong focus on child-led learning and a commitment to outdoor learning experiences, the school aims to promote excellence and wellbeing, ensuring that our pupils have a real understanding of their community, both locally and globally. After our recent OFSTED inspection in February 2025 we remain a strong good school. We became a Nurture UK accredited school in September 2024.

Please note, that as a Free School we operate different school hours and some term times, details of which can be found on the school website.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Clerk
  • Address:The Wells Free School, King Charles Square, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8FA
  • Telephone: 01892739075
  • Email: clerk@thewellsfreeschool.co.uk

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.