Year 1 Teacher - Fixed Term

Charlton Church Of England Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2058-59T
• Posted:05/04/2020
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1 September 2020
• App Close Date:07/05/2020 at 16:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 12th May 2020 (online)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and highly effective Year 1 classroom teacher to join our dedicated, friendly and supportive Key Stage 1 team. This is a fixed term, full -time position from the 1^st September 2020 to 31^st August 2021.

We can offer:

• Amazing children who are very well behaved, motivated and enthusiastic learners
• A dedicated, supportive team of staff and governors
• Opportunities to work alongside teachers from other schools in our collaboration
• A strong leadership team who are committed to developing others within a culture of mutual respect, teamwork and cohesion
• A coaching culture which enables staff to have ownership of their development

The successful applicant will:

• Support our Christian ethos and learning values
• Be a strong classroom practitioner with Key Stage 1 experience
• Provide engaging and exciting learning experiences
• Have high expectations for behaviour, attainment and progress
• Be a well-organised team player with good communication skills
• Be a willing learner with a commitment to their own professional development

We have an excellent reputation for providing a caring and loving environment where children thrive:

‘Pupils of all ability levels and backgrounds are loved, supported and known as individuals. They are kept safe, cared for, and given the very best opportunities possible’.(Outstanding SIAMS).

We look after the whole child and offer a vibrant curriculum. We strongly promote sport, art and music. We are a good school, in all areas, and ‘Staff are all proud to belong to the school.’ (OFSTED).

Due to the unprecedented circumstances that we are all currently experiencing, interviews will be likely to be held via Zoom or Skype. As visits to the school will not be possible, references will be of particular importance for this post. All applications must be made via the Kent Teach website and references may be taken up prior to interviews.

We are part of Aquila (The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust), enabling staff to access a range of exciting professional development opportunities.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Charlton CE Primary School is a good school (Ofsted 2023) and an outstanding Church school (SIAMS).

We are part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk). We are a very popular, happy and caring school community, located in the heart of Dover, with 208 lovely children in 7 classes. Each class has a teaching assistant as well as additional support staff available to meet the needs of all children. We are very much a school family with a Christian ethos and high standards of behaviour and work.

Ofsted November 2023. ''Pupils behave exceptionally well and treat each other with kindness. The school has a very inclusive culture. Leaders at all levels are tireless in their ambition to support every child to fulfil their aspirations. Pupils are enthusiastic and exceptionally focused learners''

The staff team are innovative, dedicated and creative. We are committed to equipping and preparing our children for a bright future.

Charlton C E Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sally-Anne Hanson
• Address:Barton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2LX
• Telephone: (01304) 201275
• Email: sahanson@charltonprimary.school

Fax: 01304 219238

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification