Year 1/2 Class Teacher - Full-time

Brenzett CEP School, Nr Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2081-116T
• Posted:13/02/2020
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:01/09/2020
• App Close Date:26/02/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:02/03/2020

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Are you committed to learning and teaching?

Are you willing to contribute your ideas and your time and commitment to the whole school?

Come and join us! Help make our school ‘Stand Out’!

We are looking for an outstanding teacher, with experience or an NQT for a Year 1/2 class from September 2020.

Are you an energetic, highly motivated, dynamic and forward thinking teacher who places children at the centre of school life with high expectations of pupil's achievement and behaviour, ensuring every child achieves their best?

We work in 4 classes across Year R, Year 1+2, Years 3+4, and Years 5+6. We are a small and friendly school with small classes of mixed ages.

As a Class Teacher you will have:

• A proven track record of outstanding/good teaching and who will be able to inspire and lead others
• High personal and professional standards, drive and energy with a teaching ability at a high level which will provide a role model for all
• A commitment to being a strong classroom practitioner and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum
• A willingness to engage in and support our school’s coaching programme
• All staff are committed to school’s Vision and Values and endeavour to live out our Christian Values.

Our children deserve the very best so the successful candidate will:

• Have a commitment and determination to champion our children to meet their potential
• Be willing to go above and beyond for the sake of our children and our school
• Demonstrate pride in themselves, their work and how they help children to learn
• Bring joy to their classroom, their school team and the wider school
• A leader of learning

In return, we can offer:

• Amazing children, who are enthusiastic and keen learners
• A hugely supportive, committed and friendly staff team, leadership, parents and Governing Body
• A commitment to staff Continued Professional and Learning Development and their wellbeing
• A commitment to managing the workload of all staff
• An amazing Forest School
• Opportunities for career progression within our Trust.

If you share our Vision and Values and you are excited by this amazing opportunity, empowering you to make a real difference to pupil achievement, please contact the school office to arrange a visit or an informal conversation on 01797 344335.

All applications are to be made via the Kent-teach KCC application form.Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and you will also find a wealth of information about our school on our website www.brenzett.kent.sch.uk.

Brenzett CEP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, promoting the welfare of our community through our strong Christian Values and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide excellent references, proof of qualifications, police, health and online checks, other essential documentation.

Information about the school

Brenzett CE Primary is in an exciting period of change; since September 2017 we have a new leadership team in place with, Iain Witts Executive Headteacher (Brenzett and Kingsnorth CEPs).

We are a very warm and welcoming school, where we have a Forest School set in amazing grounds. We have a dedicated staff team and we are able to meet the needs of our children and families by working in very close relationship with them. In July 2017 we achieved a ‘Good’ judgement for SIAMS and the school is rapidly improving thanks to our dedicated staff team. Our latest OFSTED inspection gave a judgement of 'GOOD' in July 2019.

In Autumn 2016 the school joined the Aquila (DCAT), enabling staff to access a range of exciting professional development including School to School support and leadership qualifications. We are part of the Aquila Coaching into Appraisal programme, providing every member of staff with a bespoke professional development programme to enhance their career at whatever stages they may be.

The school has a long history - it began in 1851 and moved to its new building in 2002, this has provided excellent accommodation for 5 classes as well as additional teaching space for intervention groups and a truly amazing outdoor environment which includes a pond area. We value our links with the local community, especially the local church, St Eanswith's. As a church school everything we do is underpinned by our values of Friendship, Trust, Forgiveness and Compassion.

Brenzett CE Primary is easy to reach - just 15 minutes from Ashford M20 Junction 10, 40 minutes from Canterbury, 30 minutes from Hythe/Folkestone and 30 minutes from Hastings.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, promoting the welfare of our community through our strong Christian Values and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide excellent references, proof of qualifications, police, health and online checks, other essential recruitment and to undertake an enhanced disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Cassie Young
• Address:Straight Lane, Brenzett, Nr Ashford, Kent, TN29 9UA
• Telephone: (01797) 344335
• Email: cyoung@brenzett.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Images Representing our School
• Brenzett Prospectus
• Brenzett Job Description
• Brenzett Person Specification