Teacher

Class Teacher - Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School

ASAP start

We are looking for a full time class teacher to join our friendly and supportive one-form entry primary school. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with high expectations, a passion for teaching and learning and a belief that with the right support, all children can be successful. Teachers who are currently paid on the main pay range and those on the upper pay range are encouraged to apply. Teachers on the upper pay range will have additional responsibilities as part of the role.

Applicants must be able to:

Develop strong and positive relationships with the children. Demonstrate an inclusive approach to teaching and learning. Show integrity and professionalism. Take an active part in all aspects of school life. Show excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Be keen to continue their professional development. Show a passion for subject leadership. Work as part of a team.

We can offer you:

Wonderful children who are keen to learn. A friendly, caring working environment where everyone is valued. A commitment to on-going professional development and support. An opportunity to work collaboratively with other local schools including schools that are also part of Discovery Educational Trust. An opportunity to be fully involved in all aspects of school development. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you are considering applying for this role, please apply early as we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date shown.

Closing Date: 15th January

Interviews will be held w/c 20th January

Please complete the application form in full as incomplete applications and CVs alone will not be accepted.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is a one-form entry primary school. Children are at the centre of everything that we do and we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. We place great importance on building a strong partnership between home and school. Children flourish when this partnership is good.

In our community we are kind and honest. We are confident and persevere. We all work together to keep each other safe.

Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is part of Discovery Educational Trust - a successful and established multi-academy trust based in South Essex, comprising just under 4000 students and 500 staff, across 5 schools.

We aim for each of our schools to become the school of choice within the community, offering a broad and exciting range of extracurricular activities to enhance the opportunities within their formal curriculum.

Our vision is that strong and effective leadership places our children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We value relationships, which are open and honest, underpinned by kindness, trustworthiness and compassion.

We offer ongoing training and professional development for all staff in a supportive and collaborative environment, along with the following employee benefits:

• Pension scheme - also automatically includes Life Assurance • Generous Referral Bonus for employees who refer quality candidates to join Discovery Educational Trust • Two-week October half term • Employee savings and discounts • Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential wellbeing support for employees and dependants • Mental Health First Aiders - we have qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust and continue to add to our pool of trained MHFAs • Bike2Work scheme • Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment

As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Discovery Educational Trust.

The Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding our students against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.