Warning - This Vacancy is now Closed!

Class Teacher - Full-time

Meopham Community Academy, Meopham

  • Ref:KCC886-2656-138T
  • Posted:23/10/2020
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:04/01/2020
  • App Close Date:07/11/2020 at 13:00
  • Interviews:TBC

Advert

Meopham Community Academy is excited to announce that we are looking to recruit a talented and dynamic teacher to work in lower Key Stage two from January 2021.  

The school was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in October 2018. This is an exciting time to join the school as we set the vision for the future of the school and plan how to ensure our children have the very best opportunities.  

If you have a passion and commitment for teaching and learning and have high expectations of your own achievement, we could be the school for you! 

We are looking for someone who is:  

  • able to contribute to, and work as part of a team  
  • Inspirational and a highly effective teacher  
  • passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential  
  • a professional role model  
  • confident in their understanding of how children learn and commit knowledge to memory 
  • committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour  
  • excellent communication and personal skills 

We offer you:  

  • positive, happy pupils with an excellent attitude to learning  
  • support from friendly and dedicated staff teams  
  • an effective and committed leadership team  
  • opportunities for professional development and career progression 
  • a great place to work with a fantastic team who like to have fun! 

To find out more about our school and whether you would like to become part of our team, please take a look at our school website to have a look at the vast array of learning opportunities we provide.  

This post would suit either an experienced teacher or a Newly Qualified Teacher. 

Meopham Community Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check). 

Although we are not able to show you around the school prior to applications currently, we would be happy to arrange a phone conversation with one of our leadership team so that you can find out more about the school and the position available. Please contact us via the details below.  

Please note we reserve the right to interview candidates and appoint for this position earlier than the closing date. If you are interested in this position please do not delay your application until the deadline for submission.

Information about the school

Meopham Community Academy is a two form entry primary school set in a beautiful village location and the school prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all its pupils. We are a busy, friendly and popular school with a warm and welcoming ethos; recognised by all who visit!

The staff, parents and governors of our school work together to provide the best for the families we serve. We want our children to enjoy their time and education with us and to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives. We are very proud of our school and the high standards of behaviour and learning that our children achieve.

Our broad curriculum, wide range of extra-curricular activities and support for pupils were all recognised in the most recent, short Ofsted inspection in October 2018, where the school continued to be rated as "Good".

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Golden Thread Alliance consists of nine schools: Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Tina Ricketts
  • Address:Meopham Community Academy, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0JW
  • Telephone: 01732 795660
  • Email: HR@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

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.