Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

James Dixon Primary School, London, SE20 8BW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 August 2023

• Closing date

  21 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Full time teaching position
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - Up to 1 Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32407 – £48055
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS (Outer London)
• Additional allowances:

  Possible TLR available

What skills and experience we're looking for

• James Dixon Primary School
• Maternity Cover
• MPS/UPS (£32,407 – £48,055) + Possible TLR

We are looking for an enthusiastic Class teacher to be part of our team who enjoys working with children and has strong subject knowledge. Enthusiasm and willingness to work flexibly, establishing good relationships with pupils and staff is essential. The Class teacher will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team, under the leadership staff: will work with individuals/groups to supervise physical/general care of pupils, including those with SEN; enable access for pupils and the management of pupils and the classroom.

We are a supportive team, committed and hard working. We have a first class Forest School; beautiful grounds, a highly successful steel band and a commitment to the Arts. If you think, you would like to be part of our team, then please arrange a visit and apply online.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Inspirational children, who enjoy being at school and have a real thirst for learning.
• A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
• An incredible welfare team, who ensure that all welfare, behavioural needs and SEND are well supported.
• Consistent, clear, school wide approaches to teaching and assessing all subjects.
• A commitment to reducing the overall workload of our teachers, having recently introduced new procedures, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks, related to planning, marking and data tracking.
• A range of support from a strong leadership team that will help to develop your practice.
• An induction programme, with excellent support for your transition into your role.
• A range of high quality CPD opportunities.
• An exciting, ambitious and engaging curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of our children.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.

Further details about the role

To get an insight into James Dixon School, please visit https://www.jamesdixon.bromley.sch.uk/

To get an insight into Swale Academies Trust, please visit https://www.swale.at/

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Kevin Minnott, Head of School, for an informal discussion regarding the post kevin.minnott@swale.at or phone 020 87786101.

Completed applications should be sent to Thanh Ly, Administration Officer thanh.ly@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2).

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.

Date of Interview: James Dixon Primary School will contact applicants for interview as applications are reviewed.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to thanh.ly@swale.at

Upload additional documents

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JDP - Recruitment Pack - Class Teacher.pdf - 1.33 MB (opens in new tab)

About James Dixon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: James Dixon Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: thanh.ly@swale.at
• Phone number: 020 87786101
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/james-dixon-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to James Dixon Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email thanh.ly@swale.at.

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