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Teacher - Early Years - Maternity

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-2490-153T
  • Posted:23/09/2021
  • Pay:Teacher Main Scale
  • Start Date:Term 2
  • App Close Date:07/10/2021 at 15:00
  • Interviews:Monday, 11th October

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Are you an experienced EYFS Teacher or an ECT with a passion for Early Years? Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School are seeking a Reception class teacher to cover maternity leave from the Autumn half term. Have you the vision, commitment and enthusiasm to help us develop and deliver the best early years provision for every child in our Reception Class.


Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is a happy, inclusive school with a strong family ethos and strong team commitment to improving the outcomes and aspirations of all our children. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic EYFS teacher, who will work in partnership with the Nursery and year 1 staff to promote continuous improvement.


This post is suitable for experienced EYFS teachers or recently qualified teachers with a passion for the Early Years. We would provide support from an experienced Nursery Teacher and have trained mentors within school

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
  • The full support of the Headteacher and Governing Body for professional development.

In return, we are looking for someone who is:

  • A caring teacher and leader 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 Early Years education and supports other staff to make continuous improvements to their practice.
  • An excellent role model for staff and pupils and a source of inspiration
  • A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Please contact the school on 01892 520114 if you would like an informal chat with Mrs Owen, Headteacher, or if you would like a tour of the school.  

Information about the school

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive, non-denominational school working in partnership with the Tunbridge Wells Primary Schools Collaborative Trust. The school was built in 1967 and is situated on the western edge of Tunbridge Wells, with extensive grounds, including two fields, a pond, a hard surface playground and woodland area.

We have over 200 pupils in the primary and nursery classes. We are an innovative school with an Art Studio, a Forest School led by the Kent Hight Weald Partnership and strong links with a number of local secondary schools to extend our science and MFL provision. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) designation for 7 children with physical disabilities and 1:1 dedicated trained staff work with these children. Our school has a strong commitment to pastoral care, and our curriculum is packed with exciting learning opportunities, such London trips, sports events and leadership programs that help our children to enjoy their learning and to thrive at school.

We run Wrap Around Care at the beginning of the day and after school for our school and nursery children and during the holidays we run a holiday club for all children in the community.

All those in our school community strive to provide an environment where children are actively encouraged to reach their full potential in all areas of development. Our teachers believe that every child matters and they work to provide high quality teaching which meets the needs of every pupil. As a result, our children become curious, engaged students, who listen and question well and learn in an environment of kindness, responsibility and respect. These values are underpinned in the school's ASPIRE values.

Please visit our school website at www.bishops-down.kent.sch.uk

Our staff have high expectations of pupils, in their work and in the way they interact with others. Simply put, we expect children to work to the best of their ability, as well as behave in a polite and responsible manner at all times. This in turn creates a nurturing environment for all and encourages a love of learning.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Jo Sheldon, Personnel Officer
  • Address:Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU
  • Telephone: (01892) 520114
  • Email: office@bishops-down.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 619130

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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.