7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    7 May 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    17 April 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£30,000 - £46,525 Per Year

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Governors wish to appoint a permanent class Teacher.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding class teacher to teach full time from September 2024.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be able to build a warm, respectful ethos with pupils, where every child’s efforts and achievements are valued, and take pride in these.
  • Be a good teacherwho is reflective and always striving to improve and move forward.
  • Be enthusiastic, approachable and have an open and positive attitude.
  • Be both able and willing to share their own good practice and be open to developing this through implementing the advice of colleagues.

We are offering you:

  • The opportunity to work in a ‘good’ school
  • An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.
  • A positive and caring ethos with children at the heart of all we do.
  • Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.

Kennet Valley Primary School is an effective and inclusive school, with high expectations of all its children.

We have a strong staff team, good relationships with parents and the local community, extremely supportive governors and positive links with our Local Authority.

There are good facilities as well as extensive grounds that provide a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities. This is a great opportunity for a hard working individual, who is committed to the progress of every child.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, at the end of the day, by appointment.

What the school offers its staff

Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack or visit the school website for more details: https://kennetvalley-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/kennetvalley

Closing Date & Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews: Monday the 13th May and Tuesday the 14th May 2024

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found

Kennet Valley Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and is in line with the guidance in KCSIE.

All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.

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

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About Kennet Valley Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
202 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11

Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kfinance@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.

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