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Class Teacher - Maternity

Our Community Multi Academy Trust

  • Ref:KCC-F81-1-T
  • Posted:24/10/2021
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:March 2022
  • App Close Date:26/11/2021 at 12:00
  • Interviews:03 December 2021

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We are seeking to appoint a full time inspirational KS2 teacher. The role will commence in term 4 to cover short maternity leave.

You must be enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated to work in our wonderful school with our friendly staff and amazing children. Minterne Junior School is a very popular three form entry Junior School set on the outskirts of Sittingbourne. We nurture our pupils and provide them with strategies and knowledge to become independent learners and well-rounded members of society.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who…

  • demonstrates outstanding classroom practice
  • are imaginative and enthusiastic, with an eagerness to bring learning alive
  • have high expectations of pupil behaviour and work, with a commitment to raising standards
  • possess excellent organisational skills, be able to work as part of a team with a positive and flexible outlook
  • have a capacity and interest to grow and develop professionally
  • are open to challenges and change when new initiatives need to be considered

In return, we can offer…

  • well-behaved pupils, who are enthusiastic about learning, polite and happy to be at school
  • large, bright classrooms with wide-ranging resources to support creative teaching
  • teams of colleagues that offer support and who share good practice
  • clearly timetabled PPA time
  • high-quality CPD

This post could be suitable for either an experienced teacher or a Newly Qualified Teacher who is able to consistently teach to a minimum of ‘good’ standard.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – come and see us in action!

To ensure the safety of all, and following the government guidelines, during this challenging time interviews may take place via video link using Skype, this link may also be used to verify identification documents for DBS purposes.

Information about the trust

At the heart of Our Community Multi Academy Trust’s vision is a belief in educational excellence enabling all children to develop and thrive academically, socially, culturally and spiritually in the safest environments possible.

We believe that it takes an entire educational community to prepare every child to be the model citizens of tomorrow by equipping our children with the key skills and attributes required for an ever-evolving global society.

Children are at the front and centre of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. A child gets one chance of a primary education. Our role is to ensure that our children make the most of every opportunity by enabling our schools to aspire to and achieve the highest standards of education and care.

Our Community Multi Academy Trust is a church majority MAT comprising four Church of England Primary schools; two small village primary schools; a 1 form entry primary school; a 1.5 form entry primary school; a 3-form entry infant school; and a 3-form entry junior school. The Acorns Centre, a specialist resource provision for children with speech and language difficulties is shared by the infant and junior school.

As a Trust, we believe staff wellbeing is of high importance and we want all members of our team to feel appreciated and supported. We also offer access to rewards, benefits and discounts.

If your application is shortlisted, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search as part of our safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE guidance. Any relevant information found with regards to a candidates suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Emma Rannard
  • Address:C/O Lynsted & Norton Primary School,
    Lynsted Lane,
    Lynsted,
    Sittingbourne,
    Kent,
    ME9 0RL
  • Telephone: 07591 203164
  • Email: trusthr@ocmat.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.