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Teacher - Fixed Term

Lenham Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2168-63T
  • Posted:11/10/2019
  • Pay:MPS2
  • Start Date:1 Jan 2020
  • App Close Date:24/10/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:31st October 2019

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Would you like to be part of a school with a strong family feel? If so please read on!

Lenham Primary School is a 'Good' school. The staff are passionate about creating great learning experiences for all children and providing a caring environment.

Lenham Primary School has an exciting part-time opportunity for a skilled, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher. We are seeking an outstanding teacher (mornings) to deliver a bespoke curriculum to a small group of children working closely with our SENCo. Due to the needs of the children, this role would suit an individual who has the qualities and skills for a practical approach to learning. 

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • SEND experience
  • Excellent classroom practice
  • Good team approach
  • A passion for a creative curriculum
  • Strong commitment to inclusive principles,
  • Experience of providing a safe and positive environment for all children.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the curriculum

The successful candidate should show an ability to respond to different learning styles, which is essential.

Our ethos: PRIDE in everything we do.

Since 2011, the school has developed curriculum and non-curriculum links to the Olympic and Paralympic movements. We have based our PRIDE values on the Olympic values to celebrate our achievements: Personal Excellence, Respect and Resilience, Inspiration, Determination and Equality and Friendship. 

The school is situated just a short walk away from the village centre of Lenham. We are lucky to have amazing grounds in which we work and play. 

The position is offered 5 mornings a week on a fixed-term contract until July 2020.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach online submission by the closing date. Any queries should be sent by email to Andrea McCluskey, Head Teacher, headteacher@lenham.kent.sch.uk.  Please note that our Safer Recruitment policy dictates, that we will obtain references before interview, if you are selected.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 24th October 2019.  Interviews will take place on Thursday 31st October 2019.  You will be asked to deliver a short session or alternatively we may ask to visit you in your current environment.  

You should be ready to join our team in January 2020.

We would welcome and encourage interested applicants to come and visit us.

Lenham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Appointment to the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Information about the school

Lenham Primary School is a wonderful, single form entry village school. As soon as you enter the building you are met with a strong sense of family. There is a buzz around the school of excited engagement and a love of learning. We are proud to be rated Good by Ofsted.

Our PRIDE values underpin everything that we do:

Personal excellence

Respect & Resilience

Inspiration

Determination & Courage

Equality and Friendship

The curriculum at Lenham Primary is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. It provides opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident and successful learners, with high aspirations, who know how to make a positive contribution to their community and the wider society. Our curriculum ensures that academic success, creativity and problem solving, reliability, responsibility and resilience, as well as physical development, well-being and mental health are key elements that support the development of the whole child and promote a positive attitude to learning. We celebrate the diversity and utilises the skills, knowledge and cultural wealth of the community while supporting the children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, ensuring that children are well prepared for life in modern Britain.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Andrea McCluskey
  • Address:Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL
  • Telephone: (01622) 858260
  • Email: Office@lenham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 851652

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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.