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  • Closing date

    3 November 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 October 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,000 - £50,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for a new opportunity in primary education?

New Horizons Children’s Academy are seeking to appoint anKS1 Class Teacher to join their team 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 academy, 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.

Although the successful candidate will be based at New Horizons Children’s Academy, there may also be an opportunity to work across our Medway Hub of primary schools consisting of All Faiths Children’s Academy, Cedar Children’s Academy and Gordon Children’s Academy in Strood.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

  • Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
  • Performance Related Pay:We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
  • Teacher Pension Scheme: Secure your future with membership of the Teachers’Pension Scheme.
  • Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
  • Internationally Accredited Pedagogy:Access to a range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
  • CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways and goals to guide your aspirations.
  • Chartered Teacher Status: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher.
  • Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
  • Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
  • Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
  • Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
  • TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
  • Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
  • Store Discounts: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
  • Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
  • TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

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

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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