Class Teacher - Full-time

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-3740-77T
• Posted:30/03/2020
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2020
• App Close Date:09/04/2020 at 14:00
• Interviews:W/C 20th April 2020

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• Do you have a belief and determination that you can make a difference?
• Are you a highly motivated, inspiring or aspiring Teacher who can engage and support children to reach their full potential?

We are looking for someone who will be able to inspire our children, work with energy, enthusiasm and above all be a team player.  Excellent communication skills, high expectations and exceptional classroom practice are all vital attributes, as well as having a belief and determination that you can make a difference and be committed to improving life chances for all our children.

We can offer you an exciting, well organised, vibrant environment as well as a developing outside space in which to work.  We have an experienced, committed and ambitious team to support you who focus on raising standards and provide opportunities which allow our children to learn and achieve.  Our children are at the heart of everything that we do!

We are a 'Good' school as judged by Ofsted seeking to appoint an outstanding, innovative and highly motivated teacher who wishes to start or develop their career in our increasingly successful school that is at the heart of a supportive Catholic community as part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership.

Applications are welcome from experienced Teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT's) who are looking to develop and thrive in our school community.  Applicants that have experience of SEN, History and/or Performing Arts would be desirable but not essential.

At present we are unable to offer visits to our school but if you have any questions or would like to know more information please visit our school website www.st-richards.kent.sch.uk or email our Business Manager, Andy Gretton agretton@st-richards.kent.sch.uk or our Acting Headteacher, Holly Kleinman hkleinman@st-richards.kent.sch.uk or call the school on 01304 201118.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9^th April at 14.00

Interviews will take place: via telephone w/c 20^th April 2020

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, references and a pre-employment health history questionnaire.

Information about the school

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is an Academy as part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership. Our one form entry school is situated near to the town centre of Dover and is over-looked by Dover Castle. It has spacious grounds which include a field, playground, fire pit area, outdoor classroom and adventure playground.

Parents send their children to St Richard's because they want their children to be part of a faith community. Many, but not all are Catholic, and all children and their families are very welcome. It is very much a family academy and provides a caring atmosphere where all children are loved.

The academy is proud of all members of the community, especially the children. They are happy, loving and lively; always ready to welcome and full of fun. Staff are committed, ensuring that the children receive the best care and education. Governors work hard to support the school community, sharing their skills and monitoring all aspects of school life.

The work of the school is based on six Gospel Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Forgiveness, Respect and Hope.

There are two simple school rules: Love yourself and those around you and Act safely

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr A Gretton
• Address:Castle Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EZ
• Telephone: (01304) 201118
• Email: agretton@kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equality Act 2010 - Reasonable Adjustments Statement
• Notes to Applicants
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Job Description