Classroom Teacher
West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZThis job expired on 23 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
23 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
10 June 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
West Hill Primary Academy are looking to recruit a hardworking, conscientious Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join a vibrant, hard-working and excellent team of teachers.
Every teacher is entitled to the best possible CPD. No teacher is ever left to plan alone. Reducing teacher workload and improving teacher well-being is a priority. Governance arrangements fully support the development of teachers, enabling them to concentrate on teaching and learning. A high priority is placed on developing the deeper learning of basic skills, whilst at the same time developing a broad and balanced curriculum of foundation subjects. There are excellent opportunities for future career development across our schools.
What can you expect when joining West Hill Primary Academy?
- A leadership team that challenges and supports.
- Plenty of opportunities to have a voice to influence school development.
- Hard-working Trustees and Local Governors that want the best for pupils, parents and staff.
- Wonderful children that come from all sections of the community.
- Parents that want the best for their children and will help the school achieve best outcomes.
- A great sense of teamwork. Plenty of laughter along the way.
What we expect from teachers in our schools:
- The skill to keep the child at the centre of everything they do.
- An ability to see the best in every child.
- Hard-working, loyal, professional teachers that actually want to teach!
- To work as a team and be proud of collective as well as individual achievements.
- A high standard of English and maths knowledge.
- A passion for another area of the curriculum.
West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance. There are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.
The Golden Thread Alliance 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
In return for your hard work and dedication, we are able to offer you a range of benefits, including:
- Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
- Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
- 2 family days
- Access to Pension scheme
- Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
- Onsite parking
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
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About West Hill Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 534 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- West Hill Primary Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org
West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance (Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary). There are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.
Arranging a visit to West Hill Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stacy.wickes@golden-thread.org.
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