Experienced Class Teacher - Primary
Hawes Down Primary School, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0BA11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M4-UP1
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role: We are looking for an experienced teacher who is confident in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the wider school community and participate in our continuous drive for excellence. The role will involve an opportunity to lead a subject area or take on a leadership role within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), depending on experience and interest.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire and engage pupils.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Support the academic, social and emotional development of all children
- Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.
- Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events and initiatives
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Proven experience in a primary school setting.
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- A commitment to the wellbeing and development of every child.
Desirable:
- Experience in leading a subject area
- Experience in leading Early Years Foundation Stage
- Strong ICT skills to support teaching and learning.
- Willingness to engage in continued professional development.
What the school offers its staff
What the school offers its staff:
- A happy, supportive and inclusive school community led by a senior leadership team, governors and Trustees committed to maintaining the wellbeing of its children and adults
- Respectful, well behaved children who care for one another and have high aspirations
- An opportunity to develop by accessing quality professional development opportunities from outstanding, inspirational individuals and the support which comes from networking with colleagues from across IMPACT Multi Academy Trust
- Access to excellent facilities and resources in our school and across out Trust
Further details about the role
About Us: Hawes Down Primary School is a dynamic and inclusive primary school committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for all our pupils. Our school is known for its strong community spirit, dedicated staff, and inspiring curriculum. We encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom to ensure our pupils develop a love of learning. Hawes Down Primary School is a two-form entry school, situated in spacious grounds with an Additional Resource Provision [ARPS] for pupils with severe and complex communication needs. Hawes Down is part of the family of schools that make up IMPACT Multi Academy Trust.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented on our staff body. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils’ learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our pupils. We look forward to welcoming you to our school community!
Commitment to safeguarding
Hawes Down Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Barring Services check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@hdps.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hawes Down Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hawes Down Primary School website
- Email address
- office@hdps.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02086394600
Hawes Down Primary School is a two-form entry school, situated in spacious grounds with an Additional Resource Provision [ARPS] for pupils with severe and complex communication needs. Hawes Down is part of the family of schools that make up IMPACT Multi Academy Trust.
Arranging a visit to Hawes Down Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hdps.org.uk.
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