KS1 Teacher - Full-time

Water Meadows Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2013-56T
• Posted:18/11/2021
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:6th June 2022
• App Close Date:15/03/2022 at 10:00
• Interviews:31st March 2022

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Water Meadows Primary School is growing into a full 1 form entry school and we are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient KS1 Teacher to join our dynamic and passionate team. Ideally we would like to recruit an ECT and support them on their journey to becoming an outstanding teacher.

We are looking for a creative and innovative teacher who is willing to embrace the use of technology in the classroom to enhance the learning process for our children.

We can offer ECTs:

• Support from experienced mentors
• Frequent opportunities to observe best practice from other teachers within the Trust
• Clearly focused training schedules

We need someone who is open to new ideas and willing to support our vision to transform the standardised model of direct learning to a model which allows for improved interactions and strengthened relationships that provide our children with opportunities for self-directed learning.

We aim to nurture a community of learners that challenge thinking, where our staff are empowered to take risks and develop their practice to meet the needs of an evolving school system, which is not held back by traditional restrictions and ideologies.

If you are:

• Open to collaboration with colleagues
• Willing to develop and nurture strong relationships with children
• Eager to embrace technology and new skills in your teaching practice
• Enthusiastic about CPD and training

We would love to hear from you!

Water Meadows is part of The Stour Academy Trust, who recognise and value that staff work tirelessly as both individuals and as members of a team, to provide an outstanding standard of education and improve the life chances for all children. Our staff are committed, passionate and go the extra mile in order to drive standards in our pursuit for excellence.

Take a look at just some of our pledges to our teachers: 

• An additional day’s paid leave per academic year**
• Staff not expected to respond to e-mails after 6.00pm or at weekends
• Free confidential counselling
• Teachers not expected to create lengthy plans
• Emphasis on ‘live marking’ and using TAs to lessen the volume of marking outside of lessons
• A maximum of six scheduled meetings per term

*This is at the discretion of the Headteacher, professional development will always be seen as a priority.
**After the completion of two years’ continuous service

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)

Information about the school

Water Meadows Primary School is a growing 1FE school on the outskirts of Canterbury.

In September 2020 Water Meadows was expanded with the opening of a new school building, which provides additional teaching space in the form of 4 brand new state of the art classrooms and a learning resource centre.

The school is a member of The Stour Academy Trust, a forwarding thinking Multi Academy Trust of primary schools that are transforming that way that children learn in order to better prepare them for the 21st century.

For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.watermeadows.kent.sch.uk

For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Department
• Address:Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS
• Telephone: 01227 710414
• Email: watermeadows@stouracademytrust.org.uk

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• Job Description