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Class Teacher - Part-time

Halstead Community Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2133-36T
  • Posted:26/06/2020
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2020
  • App Close Date:07/07/2020 at 15:30
  • Interviews:9th July 2020

Advert

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our staff team. The candidate should have high standards of teaching and classroom management. Applications are welcome from both experienced and newly qualified teachers. Visits to the school are possible after 3.30pm.

You will need to be a teacher who:

  • Can evidence their skills as a good/outstanding class teacher
  • Thrives in a culture of collaboration with high expectations for teaching and learning
  • Enjoys being part of a team of professionals committed to delivering an outstanding education for our pupils
  • Feels passionate about raising achievement within a caring, nurturing environment.
  • Has the ability to think creatively in delivering the curriculum
  • Has the ability to create a motivating and engaging environment for learning

We can offer:

  • Children who are positive, enjoy school and behave well in lessons
  • Children who are proud of what they have achieved
  • Happy staff with high levels of teamwork across the school
  • Supportive governors and parents

Halstead Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the care and welfare of our children. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check, references and a health check.

Information about the school

Halstead Community Primary School is a thriving village school set in the heart of the local community and we are proud of the locality we serve. Pupils have extensive opportunities to visit and participate in their local and wider community. Our ethos is one of high quality learning opportunities within a warm and caring environment. We have high expectations for all our children at Halstead Community Primary School. We want them to be happy and successful, and we are committed to giving every individual child a chance to develop their talents, whatever they may be. Hence our motto ‘Everybody different, everybody equal.’ Our recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 recognised that pupil behaviour is a strength and that "At this school everyone is made to feel welcome. Staff and pupils are caring, respectful and accepting of others." Halstead Community Primary School - Ofsted report March 2025

Halstead Community Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: Halstead Community Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

-A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community. -High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff. -Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development, subject specific training and access to NPQs. -Annual conferences with keynote speakers. -Access to professional coaching. -A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour. -Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload. -Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling. -Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff. -Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via My New Term.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping children safe in education 2024 online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2024 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.

The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our Academy Safeguarding Policy 2024-25 is attached for your information.

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Job Contact Information

Fax: (01959) 532224

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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.