Class Teacher - Full-time

Broadwater Down Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-2651-134T
Posted:04/11/2019
Pay:MPS
Start Date:1st January 2020
App Close Date:12/12/2019 at 12:00
Interviews:16.12.19

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We are looking for an enthusiastic class teacher who believes in an inclusive approach to teaching and learning, to join our energetic and committed team. Our curriculum is creative and is designed to equip our learners with the resilience, confidence and independence they need, in readiness for secondary school.

Candidates must have a good knowledge of the curriculum and have the ability to differentiate learning to suit the needs of their class.

We can offer:

supportive, enthusiastic and friendly colleagues
happy, friendly pupils who want to learn
extensive school grounds, including our own woodland, in which to teach
supportive governing body who want the best
coaching and mentoring for all teachers
high quality training and collaboration with local schools

Please note any subject leadership experience/interests in your application. References may be sought as part of the short-listing process.

Information about the school

We are a primary school that believes that kindness and happiness are at the core of everything we do - happy staff means happy learners. We know how important team work is and we are lucky our team support each other; helping out where needed, going that extra mile to support learners and importantly having a sense of humour.

We are situated near the Pantiles end of Tunbridge Wells and we are lucky to have a large site with lots of outdoor space such as a field, big playground, class outdoor areas and a courtyard. Currently, we have seven classes from Reception to Year 6 with around 150 and pupils on roll.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school, with high standards, committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an enriched and exciting curriculum. We are in contact with the local community and full participate in local events as well as fundraising for the chosen house charities.

We are proud of our recent, and very successful, OFSTED inspection (March 2023); graded as good in all areas. We encourage you to read the full report, reflecting our school's ethos, strengths and what is it like to attend this school.

It was noted that, "Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils work and play well together. Pupils understand clearly the school rules and why they need these. They appreciate the help that teachers give them to understand their feelings and make the right choices. Pupils know that it is important to be kind to each other. "

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs A Fenton
Address:Broadwater Lane, Tunbridge Wells , Kent, TN2 5RP
Telephone: (01892) 527588
Email: headteacher@broadwater-down.kent.sch.uk

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