Teachers - Kennet Valley Primary School
Kennet Valley Primary School, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7YTThis job expired on 10 March 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 March 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 February 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time - 1.0 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 - £46,525 Per Year
Additional allowances
£2,539 SEN Allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
Our Governors wish to appoint 2 class teachers in the new Kennet Valley Unit for children with Autism/SEMH
We are seeking to appoint 2 enthusiastic and outstanding class teachers to teach full-time from September 2024, working with children and young people with complex needs. Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
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 teacher who 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.
The new unit will cater for small classes of children with Autism/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Teachers will work closely with the Unit Lead whilst still being part of the Kennet Valley Team. Applications are welcome from teachers already in special education as well as teachers in a mainstream setting with a desire to support children with complex SEND and an understanding of what this involves.
We are looking for one KS1 teacher and one KS2 teacher.
What the school offers its staff
sits to the school are warmly welcomed, at the end of the day, by appointment.
Please contact the office to make an appointment or request an application pack - office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk or call 0118 941 4410
Visit the school website for more information - https://kennetvalley-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/kennetvalley
Closing date for applications Monday 11th March 12 pm
Shortlisting on Tuesday 12th March
Interviews on Tuesday 19th March
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kennet Valley Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kennet Valley Primary School website
- Email address
- office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk
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. Kennet Valley Primary School serves a diverse community of 200 pupils and includes a newly established Resource Base supporting pupils with ASD and SEMH needs from across West Berkshire. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and providing an inclusive, enriching education for all pupils.
At Kennet Valley we aim to nurture the whole child. Together, we will inspire pupils to fulfil their academic, social and creative potential.
Arranging a visit to Kennet Valley Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@kennetvalley.w-berks.sch.uk.
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