EYFS Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
New Horizons Children's Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NRThis job expired on 7 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,863 - £47,182
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require an EYFS Class Teacher to join New Horizons Children’s Academy on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. You will be willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible, providing a nurturing and safe environment for everyone. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching early years or KS1 classes.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning, has a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. They will be an Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, with the ability to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, dedicated to ensuring that all of our children achieve their very best.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
- Professional Development: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
- Chartered Teacher Recognition: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
- Cutting-Edge Pedagogy: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our secure staff car park.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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About New Horizons Children's Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 662 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- Email address
- georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk
New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good" school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.
'There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff.' - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.
Arranging a visit to New Horizons Children's Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email georgina.spratt@newhorizons.tsat.uk.
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