Teacher

Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  16 October 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS

Teacher job summary

Post Title:  Teacher for Upper KS2   

School: Gravel Hill Primary School

Contract Type: Temporary to cover maternity cover

Contract Hours: Full-Time

Salary: MPS

Position Start Date: January 2024

Interviews:  20th October 2023

Closing date: 16th October 2023

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date

What we are looking for:

·         An innovative and dynamic teacher to join our team of committed and hardworking staff.

·         We require someone who is calm, patient and nurturing for our children.

What we offer:

·         Strong leadership with a clear strategic direction

·         A commitment to supporting teacher’s well-being and workload.

·         An intensive induction package

·         A commitment to high quality CPD

·         Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme

·         Collaborative working with other schools

·         PPA that can be taken at home

·         A laptop or IPAD for all teachers

·         Enthusiastic children and supportive parents

Please make an appointment to come and visit our school where Ofsted made the following observations:

“Pupils enjoy school and are safe. Parents and carers typically described the school as ‘welcoming.”

“ Leaders have high expectations for all pupils”.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01322 521343.

Gravel Hill Primary School

Gravel Hill Primary School is a popular two-form entry primary school in the centre of Bexleyheath. At Gravel Hill, our values of confidence, aspiration, respect and excellence are at the heart of everything that we do.  Our school has a vibrant feel; we are proud of our happy, welcoming staff team, the positive atmosphere and our strong community links.  We have invested in every aspect of the school to ensure that all areas are very well resourced. Technology is at the centre of every classroom.  Our extensive grounds promote outdoor learning and our newly designed early years area provides the best possible start for our youngest children. The exciting, innovative and progressive curriculum at Gravel Hill ensures that our children leave with necessary skills, knowledge and attributes to become learners for life.

For further information about the school, please visit www.gravelhillschool.co.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust

Gravel Hill is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

Safer recruitment

Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

 

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About Gravel Hill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Gravel Hill Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gravel-hill-primary-school (opens in new tab)

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