KS1 Teacher

More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2024

• Closing date

  7 July 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 June 2024

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

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, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31.08.25
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,863 - £47,182 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for your next role in primary education?

We require a KS1 Class Teacher to join our Medway Hub of primary schools across Strood and Chatham on a fixed term basis until August 2025. The successful candidate will be based at The Gordon Children’s Academy and 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.

Our KS1 Teacher will be a qualified Teacher or ECT who is passionate about teaching and learning, has a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. They will have 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.

Our Medway Hub consists of All Faiths Children’s Academy, Cedar Children’s Academy and Gordon Children’s Academy in Strood and New Horizon’s Children’s Academy in Chatham.

This is offered initially on fixed term basis, either as a full time or part time role, the details of which can be discussed at interview.

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

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About the schools

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thinking-schools-academy-trust (opens in new tab)

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

School Details

Gordons Children's Academy, Junior

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Gordons Children's Academy, Junior website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gordons-children-s-academy-junior (opens in new tab)

Gordons Children's Academy, Infant

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gordons-children-s-academy-infant (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.

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