KS2 Class Teacher
Belvedere Junior School, Belvedere, Kent, DA17 6AAThis job expired on 19 May 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
31 August 2023
Closing date
19 May 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Pay Scales (MPS) with OLW
What skills and experience we're looking for
The headteacher and senior leadership team are looking to appoint a full-time class teacher to teach a KS2 class from September 2023. The year group is negotiable, depending on the successful candidate’s experiences. We welcome applications from experienced teachers, as well as Early Career Teachers. There may be the possibility of a TLR for candidates who can successfully lead a core subject (Maths). We encourage school visits and these can be booked by calling the school office directly on 01322 431404.
Belvedere Junior School is a 3 form entry junior school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is Nurture – Inspire - Achieve which is at the heart of every decision we make. Belvedere Junior School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. We provide a safe, caring and fun environment where every child is encouraged to be the best they can be. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, which graded the school as Good, recognised that 'this is a school serving its community by providing the best opportunities for children'.
What the school offers its staff
Belvedere Junior School is
part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across
London and the South East. At The Pioneer
Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and
every child. All our
schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work
collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we have signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and increased our PPA offer this year to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What we offer you:
- A friendly staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community.
- High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
- Excellent CPD opportunities throughout your career, including bespoke ECT development, subject leader training and access to NPQs.
- Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
- Access to professional coaching.
- A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
- Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
- Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
- Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via email to recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk
Please note that suitable applicants may be interviewed ahead of the closing date.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
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About Belvedere Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 311 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Belvedere Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01322 431404
Belvedere Junior School is a 3 form entry junior school within The Pioneer Academy. Our motto is: Nurture, Inspire, Achieve, which is at the heart of every decision we make. Our recent Ofsted inspection, which graded the school as Good, recognised that 'this is a school serving its community by providing the best opportunities for children'.
The Pioneer Academy is a primary multi academy trust with schools across Bexley, Bromley, Croydon and Kent. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. The Pioneer Academy offers excellent career opportunities, personalised induction, high quality professional training and coaching at every stage of your career, as well as outstanding NQT support. Together we will continue to grow and embed an inclusive culture of high aspirations where a commitment to putting children first is the norm.
Arranging a visit to Belvedere Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk.
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