Classroom Teacher

Westcourt Primary School, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4JG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  8 December 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE)

Classroom Teacher job summary

This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive, and competent professional who is willing to work with us to improve the life chances of our pupils and benefit from opportunities for high-quality training and development.

About You:

We are looking for an inclusive practitioner who is passionate about making a difference. You will be proactive and well-organised, with high expectations and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils.

You will be an excellent communicator and team player, and you will be able to give our pupils the skills and experiences to enable them to be confident, independent, and active learners as they continue their journey towards a full, successful, and happy life.

You will be able to:

• Show a detailed knowledge of the development and progression of subject(s) taught and keep up to date with developments in pedagogy for the subject(s) taught.
• Set appropriate and demanding targets for pupils' learning and motivation, identifying clear teaching objectives, content, structure and sequences to ensure all pupils can reach their potential in the subject taught and in literacy, numeracy and ICT.
• Use teaching methods that keep pupils engaged, including stimulating curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation, and good use of resources.
• Secure high standards of pupil behaviour through well-focused teaching, establishing appropriate rules which pupils respect, and dealing with inappropriate behaviour in line with the behaviour policy.
• Build supportive relationships with parents.

For all teaching posts, we welcome applications from both experienced and recently qualified teachers (ECTs).

If you are a teacher, who can make learning fun, engaging and memorable, while being reflective and continually seeks to improve your practice, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work with [organisation-name] and The Primary First Trust

Westcourt Primary School has excellent resources, vibrant teaching spaces and highly motivated, happy children who are keen to learn and develop. Westcourt Primary School is a truly supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.

We have experienced leaders who are highly ambitious, that really care about the pupils and staff at the school

We are committed to supporting and training our teachers to reach their full potential and our CPD is exceptionally strong for all staff – we offer a robust and supportive ECT programme which targets the individual development of teachers at the start of their career, and our very best teachers are supported to progress their career into leadership or curriculum specialisms, if you choose.

This post will give you the opportunity to work as part of a team with dedicated, professional and determined staff. where you can make a tangible difference and the opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups covering education and curriculum based learning as well as wellbeing and inclusion.

We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, acess to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice.

You will have also have access to the national terms and conditions and generous Teacher's Pension Scheme.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation or visit the school before applying, please call us. We will happily provide you with as many details as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to apply, please complete all sections of the application form via MyNewTerm.  CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be emailed with the shortlisting decisions. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.

If you experience any issues while using MyNewTerm, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team at hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.

If a suitable candidate is identified, interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will ensure consideration for the position and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.

The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone can feel to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Westcourt Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 341 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Westcourt Primary School website (opens in new tab)
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Westcourt Primary school is a two form entry school and is situated in the east of Gravesend, offering quick links to the A2/M2. The site is extensive, giving staff good car parking facilities and a dedicated PPA room and a staff room. The building is well-maintained, offering a good working environment.

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