Class Teacher (KS1)
New Horizons Children's Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
18 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,000 - £50,000
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for your next role in primary education?
We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our KS1 Team at New Horizons Children’s Academy. The successful candidate will be either an experienced teacher or an ECT, who will be willing to play a full part in the further development of our academy and our trust, joining us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.
Our Class Teacher will be passionate about teaching and learning, have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. They will be an Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, with the ability to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, dedicated to ensuring that all of our children achieve their very best.
A TLR for KS1 Year Group Leadership may be available for the right candidate.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Internationally Accredited Pedagogy: Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
- Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
- TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About New Horizons Children's Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk
New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good" school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.
'There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff.' - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.
Arranging a visit to New Horizons Children's Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk.
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