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Class Teacher (Ks2) - Full-time

Finberry Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2061-116T
  • Posted:11/02/2021
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2021
  • App Close Date:19/04/2021 at 10:00
  • Interviews:wb 10 May - subject to references being returned

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Finberry Primary School are looking to recruit an enthusiastic class teacher to work in KS2 starting in September 2021 - please visit our Vacancies Page

It is a great time to join our creative and vibrant team at Finberry! Having moved into a brand new building in 2017, and with phase 2 of building works completed in September 2020, Finberry is now a 2FE capacity school.

A Growing School 

With over 250 pupils currently, the school will grow in numbers year on year and includes a school nursery and SRP on site. We are looking for a KS2 teacher to take on our growing class numbers.

Ofsted Recognised

At its most recent Ofsted (Sept 2018, graded Good) inspectors at Finberry Primary School recognised that “Staff feel well supported and appreciate the range of training and professional development opportunities available within the trust. Newly qualified teachers and those new to the school are particularly well supported.”

We are encouraging applications from both experienced teachers and NQTs.

For more information about Finberry Primary School, please visit our:

Website and Facebook page

We can offer all successful applicants:

  • permanent contract
  • Opportunity to move to other schools within the Trust
  • Full induction process
  • Ever evolving work-life balance package – including staff being able to take their PPA time at home (1 full day every fortnight).
  • Support from a network of experienced teachers
  • Excellent career development opportunities

 We can offer experienced teachers:

  • More responsibility
  • Greater professional development
  • Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities
  • Rapid career progression

 We can offer NQTs:

  • Support from experienced mentors
  • Frequent opportunities to observe best practice from other teachers within the trust
  • Clearly focused training schedules
  • Extensive support from our Lead Practitioners 

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)

 

Information about the school

Information about the school

Location: Ashford, Kent, UK - Finberry Primary School is a growing primary school - A large, purpose-built site in Finberry Village, the school has an on-site nursery for 2,3 and 4 year olds and also hosts a Specialist Resource Provision dedicated for children with a primary need type of Autism. We would encourage any applicant to visit the school for a tour.

About Us: At The Stour Academy Trust, we believe in unlocking the full potential of every student. Our commitment to excellence in education is reflected in our diverse family of schools, where innovation, collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our pedagogical model combined with the intentional deployment of technology helps us deliver personalised learning in an enabling environment. Technology accelerates our progress rather than drives our vision. For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.finberry.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

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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.