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Classroom Teacher - Fixed Term

West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-2676-138T
  • Posted:15/06/2021
  • Pay:Main Pay Scale
  • Start Date:September
  • App Close Date:25/06/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:30/06/2021

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West Hill Primary Academy is looking for a new and experienced teacher to join a vibrant, hard-working, excellent team of teacherson a fixed term contract until 31/08/2022.

West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Galaxy Trust (Fleetdown Primary Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy and Temple Hill Primary Academy) and all are situated within Dartford. With approx 2800 pupils across the four schools there are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.

Every teacher is entitled to the best possible CPD. No teacher is ever left to plan alone.  Reducing teacher workload and improving teacher well-being is a priority.  Governance arrangements fully support the development of teachers, enabling them to concentrate on teaching and learning.  A high priority is placed on developing the deeper learning of basic skills, whilst at the same time developing a broad and balanced curriculum of foundation subjects.  There are excellent opportunities for future career development across our schools.

What can you expect when joining West Hill Primary Academy?

  • A leadership team that challenges and supports.
  • Plenty of opportunities to have a voice to influence school development.
  • Hard-working Trustees and Local Governors that want the best for pupils, parents and staff.
  • Wonderful children that come from all sections of the community.
  • Parents that want the best for their children and will help the school achieve best outcomes.
  • A great sense of teamwork. Plenty of laughter along the way.

What we expect from teachers in our schools:

  • The skill to keep the child at the centre of everything they do.
  • An ability to see the best in every child.
  • Hard-working, loyal, professional teachers that actually want to teach!
  • To work as a team and be proud of collective as well as individual achievements.
  • A high standard of English and maths knowledge.
  • A passion for another area of the curriculum.

In return, we offer:

  1. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development 
  2. Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
  3. Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
  4. Contributions towards eye tests and glasses if needed through Vision Express
  5. 2 family days, on top of your annual leave entitlement
  6. Onsite parking

The Galaxy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and views it with paramount importance. It engages with children and staff in policy and practice developments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employees to obtain a Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including checks against the barred list. Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Galaxy Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Information about the school

The Galaxy Trust is now The Golden Thread Alliance. The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of 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.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lucy Wisdom
  • Address:West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ
  • Telephone: 01732 795660
  • Email: HR@golden-thread.org

Documents

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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.