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Lower Key Stage 2 Class Teacher - Fixed Term

Ide Hill CEP School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3318-107T
  • Posted:01/12/2021
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:10/12/2021 at 13:30
  • Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking an inspirational teacher with lower KS2 experience, to support our friendly and experienced teaching team. This is a fixed term role, to accomodate a temporary change to our staffing strucutre, envisaged to be in place until October 2022. There is some flexibility in terms of actual working hours per week. We are asking candidates to apply immediately as we will be interviewing on reciept of applications that demonstrate the required skills and experience.

Our ideal Lower Key Stage 2 candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Commitment to raising standards and safeguarding pupils through individual and team work.
  • The ability to work closely alongside colleagues, sharing class responsibilities.
  • Commitment to the distinctive Christian ethos and values of the school.
  • The ability to nurture children and motivation to support children to flourish.
  • Experience of planning independently for single age classes.
  • Understanding of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum and an interest in child development.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • A positive disposition and a growth mindset.

Ide Hill is a friendly Church of England village primary school set in the beautiful countryside of Ide Hill. We are very proud of the unique combination of spirit, success and setting that makes Ide Hill CE Primary such a special place to learn, grow and achieve. We would be able to offer the successful candidate a strong and supportive learning community and somewhere where we are proud to demonstrate our values of Love, Respect and Responsibility.

The school would be pleased to recieve applications from experienced teachers and Newly Qualified Teachers. 

References will be taken for all candidates prior to short listing. Candidates will be asked to discuss their motivation to work with children and their commitment to safeguarding including online safety. An Enhanced Disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate following a successful interview. For further information or to arrange a school visit, please contact our Bursar, Mrs Rachel Harland at finance@ide-hill.kent.sch.uk or visit the school website; https://idehill.eschools.co.uk/website

 

Information about the school

We are a friendly Church of England village primary school set in the beautiful countryside of Ide Hill. We are pleased to offer places to children from Reception to Year 6. We are a learning community. We are very proud of the unique combination of spirit, success and setting that makes Ide Hill CE Primary such a special place to learn, grow and achieve.

Our vision - Do all things in Love - is both distinctively Christian and distinctively caring. Surrounded by teachers, volunteers and their families, children develop in confidence, resilience and determination. They learn to question, set themselves challenges and see every mistake as an opportunity to learn.

We have strong links to other local schools within our Sevenoaks schools Partnership, including pre-schools and secondary schools. This level of involvement with our neighbouring schools gives our children a strong start in Reception and helps them to move onto a wide variety of secondary schools, including Kent’s leading grammar and independent schools.

We have a history of academic excellence at Ide Hill and have developed our curriculum to reflect the needs of our children. We have celebrated an International Award from the British Council, Gold School Games Award and Silver Rights Respecting Schools Award in recent years.

For more information please visit our school website: https://idehill.eschools.co.uk/website

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Rachel Harland, Bursar
  • Address:Ide Hill, Sundridge Road, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6JT
  • Telephone: (01732) 750 389
  • Email: office@ide-hill.kent.sch.uk
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.