Primary Teacher
Laleham Gap School, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6FH17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.50 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS & SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
EXPERIENCE
- Recent successful teaching experience
- Proven experience of leading and managing high quality teaching
- Proven experience of high standards of practice
- Experience of working with children with communication difficulties is desirable
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
- A passion for teaching and learning and for improving outcomes for children.
- Evidence of a commitment to excellence and the maximising personal achievements for all pupils.
- Evidence of a clear view about the future development of the primary curriculum and an ability to manage change.
- An understanding of the different ways in which children learn and the appropriateness of a variety of teaching styles to meet the individual learning of each child.
- Evidence of the ability to successfully organise the curriculum for a class of pupils of mixed abilities, aptitudes and educational needs through planning, preparation, monitoring and assessment.
- Evidence of good general knowledge of the requirements of the Curriculum.
- Evidence of good organisational skills to create and maintain a stimulating and attractive learning environment.
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of effective record keeping, and its use to promote the educational and personal development of all children within the school.
- Evidence of the ability to model and maintain positive behaviour throughout the school.
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of the range of needs of children with communication, interaction, speech and language requirements and the implications for their learning.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team, develop, and maintain good relations with all members of the school community. To work co-operatively with relevant agencies as required.
- An understanding of the responsibility of the class teacher with regard to the health and safety of pupils in their care.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues.
- Evidence of a commitment to an equal opportunities policy and an understanding of its effective operation within a school.
What the school offers its staff
Laleham Gap is a Communication and Interaction Special School. We have pupils aged from 4 to 18 years of age. Most of our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism. All pupils have an EHCP. Most pupils will achieve some GCSEs or equivalent at age 16. Laleham Gap is a new, high quality and well-resourced environment and the opportunity to work with an established, experienced and highly motivated team.
Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) Strives to be the best school that it can be, so that all pupils have the tools to reach their full potential. We are focused on meeting the needs and interests of the individual child, ensuring that progress is made in all areas. This means we are accepting of all pupils from where they are and how they develop. Children are always at the heart of our decision making.
The school seeks to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will continue the excellent support for the pupils that parents and carers expect.
Please visit our website for more information about the school and our achievements.
Laleham Gap School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our Child Protection Policy at https://www.lgs.kent.sch.uk/policies/
Please note as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Laleham Gap will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates.
What we can offer you:
Comprehensive induction with a range of activities including vision and aspiration from the Headteacher, a comprehensive range of safeguarding procedures and expectations, a full Handbook detailing routines and expectations.
All staff are encouraged to embark upon a an extensive choice of CPD options
SLT open door policy
In a new school building that is warm, clean and hygienic
Fantastic coastal location, affordable housing, a place of natural beauty and a more relaxed way of life.
Outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas 2023
Friendly and supportive colleagues
Working with a team that all have the same goals and ambitions for our pupils and working collectively to achieve great outcomes.
Staff gym, free tea and coffee, annual subsidised Summer party, a healthy celebratory environment regarding annual events including summer fair, family fun afternoon, sports day, national celebration days.
Staff quotes:
The pupils! I defy anyone to pop in for half a day and not love our pupils and want to stay
The best wellbeing support in a school I have ever seen, for both staff and pupils.
A truly wonderful workplace and I feel blessed to be part of it.
Wonderful staff each and everyone -I feel cared for, valued, and listened to.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to secretary@lgs.kent.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Laleham Gap School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 18
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Laleham Gap School website
- Email address
- secretary@lgs.kent.sch.uk
Laleham Gap is a Foundation, Communication and Interaction Special School. We have pupils aged from 4 to 18 years of age. Most of our pupils have a diagnosis of Autism. All pupils have an EHCP. Most pupils will achieve some GCSEs or equivalent at age 16. Laleham Gap is a new, high quality and well-resourced environment and the opportunity to work with an established, experienced and highly motivated team.
Laleham Gap School (Learn, Grow, Succeed) Strives to be the best school that it can be, so that all pupils have the tools to reach their full potential. We are focused on meeting the needs and interests of the individual child, ensuring that progress is made in all areas. This means we are accepting of all pupils from where they are and how they develop. Children are always at the heart of our decision making.
The school seeks to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will continue the excellent support for the pupils that parents and carers expect.
Please visit our website for more information about the school and our achievements.
Laleham Gap School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our Child Protection Policy at https://bit.ly/3zSpMvJ
Please note as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Laleham Gap will carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates.
Arranging a visit to Laleham Gap School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@lgs.kent.sch.uk.
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