Early Years - Maternity

St Stephen's Infant School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2611-111T
• Posted:14/09/2021
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1 January 2022
• App Close Date:31/10/2021 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

Advert

Are you an experienced teacher or enthusiastic ECT looking for a new role in an exciting and nurturing school? St Stephen's Infant School have a maternity cover vacancy and look forward to welcoming a new member of staff to our supportive, forward-thinking team in January 2022.

This unique opportunity would suit both experienced practitioners and ECTs who are looking for a teaching role in EYFS. We pride ourselves in providing an enriched curriculum for our pupils in a fully inclusive environment. Our staff team are committed to providing the best possible education for each child and working in partnership with parents. We are proud to hold the Bronze, Silver and Gold Woodland Award and had a very successful Ofsted inspection in October 2019. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic teachers who will work in partnership with the teaching team to promote continuous improvement. 

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued
• Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are very proud of our school
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community
• Access to CPD including regular coaching sessions
• The full support of the Headteacher and Governing Body for professional and leadership development
• A well-functioning curriculum team to support your subject leadership
• A forward thinking and creative school, committed to the development of all our staff
• A positive learning environment where achievements from everyone are celebrated

In return, we are looking for someone who is:

• A caring teacher who has the needs of our pupils and their families at the heart of everything they do
• A highly effective classroom practitioner who is passionate about education and a track record for inspiring and motivating children of all abilities and needs
• A compassionate individual committed to high standards of teaching as well as prioritising the wellbeing of all children
• A good sense of humour with a splash of silliness
• An excellent role model for staff and pupils and a source of inspiration
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Informal visits to the school are recommended. If you are considering applying, we would like to give you a tour - please phone to make an appointment on 01227 769204. Please have a look at our website for further information about our school. You can also watch our virtual tour via the following link: St Stephen's Infant School.

Information about the school

St Stephens Infant School is part of Turner Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury:-

• Chartham Primary School

• Dover Christ Church Academy

• Folkestone Primary

• Folkestone Academy

• Morehall Primary

• Martello Primary

• St Stephens Infant School

• Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children.

• Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve.

• Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective.

• Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking.

• Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team.

• Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions.

• Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children.

• Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry.

• Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to giving a powerful education to local families through schools where children thrive and knowledge matters. Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment is subject to thorough recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Turner Schools is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or social economic background. We therefore welcome applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds as we are dedicated to creating and sustaining a workplace that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils.

We would welcome applicants to visit the school prior to application to experience the culture and ethos. Please contact HR@TurnerSchools.com if you would like to arrange a tour.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Alice Edgington
• Address:Hales Drive, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB
• Telephone: (01227) 769204
• Email: office@st-stephens-infant.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 787493

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher Job Description and Person Specification