Class Teacher - KS1/KS2
Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon, CR0 4HAThis job expired on 2 February 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
2 February 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 January 2022
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 – M6 (£29,915 – £41,136)
Additional allowances
Opportunity for Core Subject Lead (TLR)
Class Teacher - KS1/KS2 job summary
We are looking for an innovative, inspirational teacher who puts children's learning at the centre of everything they do and can support our pupils in reaching their full potential.
Krishna Avanti Primary School is a vibrant primary school, which welcomes pupils of all faiths, backgrounds and learning needs. We are privileged to have children who are exceptionally well-behaved and eager to learn, a talented staff team and excellent facilities.
We place teaching and learning at the heart of all we do. We have high expectations of our learners who respond extremely well to challenges within our broad curriculum.
The appointed candidate will be someone who, through their passion, commitment and understanding, provides the best learning experiences for their class, to build on the school’s successes and contribute to our continuing development.
Visits are encouraged and warmly welcome for any interested candidates to have an informal chat. Please contact our admin team at school to arrange a visit on:
Telephone: 020 8353 4253
Email: kapscroydon@avanti.org.uk
Why should you apply
You will be working in a fantastic environment.
Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
What do we offer:
• a strong vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight;
• enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children;
• a committed and motivated staff team;
• an attractive working environment;
• supportive parents;
• great opportunities for professional development
What will you do?
• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description
What are we looking for?
• A genuine passion for lifelong learning
• A belief in the unique potential of every student
• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team-whether led or leading
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.
Further information
Pre-employment checks
Avanti Services Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.
Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded at www.avanti.org.uk/careers, or by selecting the link below, and must be submitted by the closing date above to careers@avanti.org.uk once fully completed. The successful candidate will be required to sign the application declaration on appointment.
Please ensure your personal statement details why you are interested in applying for the role, giving clear examples of experience to demonstrate your capabilities. Remember to include relevant experience including skills you have gained outside paid work, e.g. voluntary / community work.
You must refer to the Job Description and each point in the Person Specification, focusing on the essential criteria.
Commitment to safeguarding
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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About Krishna Avanti Primary School
- School type
- Free School, Hindu, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Krishna Avanti Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- careers@avanti.org.uk
Krishna Avanti Primary School is a vibrant primary school, which welcomes pupils of all faiths, backgrounds and learning needs. We are privileged to have children who are exceptionally well-behaved and eager to learn, a talented staff team and excellent facilities.
We place teaching and learning at the heart of all we do. We have high expectations of our learners who respond extremely well to challenges within our broad curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Krishna Avanti Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@avanti.org.uk.
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