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Teacher - Full-time

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3754-152T
  • Posted:01/11/2021
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:05/11/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:10th November

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KS1/KS2 Teacher required for January 2022

Full-time

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is a flourishing and successful medium sized school located in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Pupil outcomes and the quality of teaching are good throughout the school, pupil behaviour is outstanding. 

The successful candidate will:

  • Have high aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards;
  • Have the creativity and innovation to be an outstanding teacher;
  • Have a compassionate and caring approach to working with children, parents and colleagues;
  • Be committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning;
  • Be looking to work in a positive and cheerful classroom and outdoor learning area.

Information about the Teacher Role:

  • Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

School details:

  • Well-behaved and motivated children eager to learn;
  • A creative and flexible curriculum, and a well-resourced environment that welcomes innovation and new ideas;
  • We have a highly collegiate and collaborative culture at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School and it is essential that the appointee is able and willing to work in this way.

How to apply:

  • Please use the schools own application form and return this to maxine.streeter@st-augustines-tunbridgewells.kcsp.org.uk
  • Applicants are welcome to visit the school, spend some time in the setting and meet the Academy Principal. Please telephone the school office to arrange a convenient time on 01892 529796;
  • Closing date for applications is midday 4th November 2021. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview;
  • Interviews will be held on 10th November in the morning. 

Information about the school

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a thriving school. We have happy, motivated children and supportive parents. Being a small one form entry school, in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, our children and staff grow and learn as one family working together. We are proud of our school and established learning community.

We are a Catholic School where the ethos is underpinned by the Gospel Values of developing the whole child through love, care and respect for others.

St Augustine’s has a rich and diverse community that aims to value each child for their unique gifts, skills and talents and where we appreciate that every child is different, special in the eyes of God no matter what their ethnicity, ability or background. We welcome staff from all faiths and backgrounds, who are happy to support our ethos.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School has strong links with our three feeder parishes, has enthusiastic and motivated children from a wide catchment area and diverse backgrounds, and a friendly and supportive staff who work hard as a strong team. The curriculum is creative and well resourced.

The school is close to the town centre of Tunbridge Wells, and set in large, pleasant grounds which include our reflection area and pond, sports field, Early Years garden and outdoor classroom. In September 2021, our school was graded as 'Good' by Ofsted.

The school is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership and is linked to, and collaborates closely with St Margaret Clitherow Primary School in Tonbridge, St Thomas' Primary School in Sevenoaks, with a shared Area Business Manager, Mrs Maria Sherring.

St Augustines Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be asked for two references and be subject to a full DBS check plus verification of the right to work in the 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.