Class Teacher
St Stephen's Infant School, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7ABThis job expired on 26 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
26 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Temporary Contract
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS
Class Teacher job summary
Are you an experienced teacher or enthusiastic NQT looking for a new role in an exciting and nurturing school? St Stephen's Infant School have two maternity cover vacancies and look forward to welcoming two new members of staff to our supportive, forward-thinking team in September 2021.
This unique opportunity would suit both experienced practitioners and NQTs who are looking for a teaching role in either EYFS or KS1. The exact class will be negotiated after appointment with consideration to the candidate's own strengths and other relevant experience. We pride ourselves in providing an enriched curriculum for our pupils in a fully inclusive environment. Our staff team are committed to providing the best possible education for each child and working in partnership with parents. We are proud to hold the Bronze, Silver and Gold Woodland Award and had a very successful Ofsted inspection in October 2019. We are looking for committed and enthusiastic teachers who will work in partnership with the teaching team to promote continuous improvement.
We can offer you:
A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued
Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are very proud of our school
A dedicated and motivated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community
Access to CPD including regular coaching sessions
The full support of the Headteacher and Governing Body for professional and leadership development
A well-functioning curriculum team to support your subject leadership
A forward thinking and creative school, committed to the development of all our staff
A positive learning environment where achievements from everyone are celebrated
In return, we are looking for someone who is:
A caring teacher who has the needs of our pupils and their families at the heart of everything they do
A highly effective classroom practitioner who is passionate about education and a track record for inspiring and motivating children of all abilities and needs
A compassionate individual committed to high standards of teaching as well as prioritising the wellbeing of all children
A good sense of humour with a splash of silliness
An excellent role model for staff and pupils and a source of inspiration
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Informal visits to the school are recommended. Limitations due to covid may apply but virtual tours or outdoor visits outside of school hours can be arranged. If you are considering applying, we would like to give you a tour - please phone to make an appointment on 01227 769204. Please have a look at our website for further information about our school. You can also watch our virtual tour via the following link: St Stephen's Infant School.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About St Stephen's Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 266 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- mroberts@st-stephens-infant.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01227 769204
St. Stephen's Infant School is on the edge of Canterbury and shares the lovely site with the Junior school.
We are a professional and fun loving team with high expectations of pupils and ourselves.
We have achieved Artsmark Gold, the Woodland Award Bronze, Silver and Gold, and also the Gold Green Travel Award.We also had a very successful Ofsted inspection in 2019.
St. Stephen's Infant School is committed to the welfare and safety of all our pupils and therefore this post is subject to a DBS check.
Chartham Primary School and St Stephen's Infant School have shared Executive Leadership arrangements with the Executive Headteacher, School Business Manager and HR Officer working across the two schools. Building on this relationship, we are currently in the consultation period of converting to a Multi-Academy Trust, Inspira, with the date of completion of the 1st April 2021. If this proposal goes ahead, the successful candidate will be employed by Inspira Academy Trust on the terms and conditions set out here. Inspira Academy Trust is committed to paying all its staff on national and local terms and conditions of service.
Arranging a visit to St Stephen's Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mroberts@st-stephens-infant.kent.sch.uk.
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