Keystage 1/2 Class Teacher with London Weighting Allowance
Horizon Primary Academy, Swanley, Kent
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Job details
| Subject | Primary |
|---|---|
| Working pattern | Full-time only |
| Salary | Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6, £25,543 to £37,152 |
| Newly qualified teacher | Suitable |
Job description
Full Vacancy Description
(as it will appear online) *
HORIZON PRIMARY ACADEMY
An exceptional learning community
Horizon is a ‘good’ school with outstanding aspirations
Full time – September 2020
Do you want to be part of an incredible team, which works together to ensure every child can be the best they can be? Do you want to work in a high performing Academy? Then Horizon could be the place for you!
The post is for KS1 or KS2 and will be tailored to the strengths of the successful candidate. We encourage NQTs and experienced candidates to apply.
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated class teacher to join our hard working team in key stage 1 or 2. We seek commitment, professionalism, productivity and a passion for putting the children first.
If you believe you are what we are looking for, we can offer you:
• A whole-school vision and ethos, focused on providing the very best for every member of the school community and ensuring everyone fulfils their potential and reaches exceptional standards;
• A whole-school commitment to developing effective pedagogy with a strong teaching and learning culture and environment;
• Outstanding CPD and development opportunities, tailored to your individual needs, provided by experts in their fields;
• A high level of support from leaders and colleagues across the school to make you the best you can be;
• A commitment from school leaders to support you on any leadership journey you may want to take;
• A range of leadership opportunities to set you onto the next stage of your career;
• Leadership development through access to NPQML or NPQSL accredited programmes, appropriate to the experience of individual candidates
• A culture of high expectations, coupled with a warm, nurturing ethos;
• An outstanding programme of support and development for NQTs;
• An opportunity to learn from others within the TKAT family.
To get a clear picture of the school and the opportunities we can offer you, a visit is highly recommended. Please contact the school office on 01322 610064 or via email at tracey.kitchen@horizon-tkat.org
During all visits you will have the opportunity of a guided tour with the Headteacher.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
Equal Opportunities
TKAT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
Essential educational requirements
Qualified Teacher Status
Evidence of relevant CPD and commitment to further professional development
An interest in a subject specialism may be useful
Essential qualifications
Have a personal drive and commitment to be the best that they can be and provide the best experiences for the children in their class.
Essential skills and experience
The class teacher should have knowledge of
the theory and practice of effective teaching & learning for the individual needs of all children including EAL SEN Able & Talented (eg classroom organisation and learning strategies)
Be aware of National Curriculum requirements at the appropriate keystage
Be able to monitor assess record and report on pupils’ progress
The Class Teacher will be able to:
Promote the school’s vision and values positively and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale
Deploy other adults appropriately
Create a happy challenging imaginative and effective learning environment establishing high expectations
Implement effective classroom management and organisation
Have good inter-personal skills
Develop good personal relationships with parents governors and the community
Have good ICT skills
Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences
Employee benefits
A range of leadership opportunities to set you onto the next stage of your career;
• Leadership development through access to NPQML or NPQSL accredited programmes, appropriate to the experience of individual candidates
School overview
| School type | Academy |
| Education phase | Primary |
| School size | 205 pupils enrolled |
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Ofsted report | View Ofsted report |
| Website | Horizon Primary Academy website (opens in a new window) |
| Contact email | tracey.kitchen@horizon-tkat.org |
About Horizon Primary Academy
Horizon is a school that is committed to high standards and raising achievement. We are a creative and aspirational team with a consistent drive for innovation and school improvement. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016 The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery. For further information about the school please visit the school website: www.horizon-tkat.org
School location
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT