KS2 Teacher and Year Group Lead
Barnsole Primary School
Medway
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS 1-6 (£30,000-£41,333)/ UPS 1-3 (£43,266-£46,525) + TLR per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 30th August 2024
- Apply by:
- 10 May 2024
Job overview
We are looking for a KS2 Class teacher who can, through quality first teaching, promote high levels of academic development, attainment and wellbeing for all pupils.
In addition to the duties of a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of the curriculum and lead your year group team. You will support, hold accountable, develop and lead the year group team in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. You will be a member of the Education Leadership Team (ELT) and make a significant contribution to the strategic development and direction of the school.
We are looking for a Class teacher who has:
● The ability to work as part of a team as well as to lead.
● The ability to inspire and motivate others, leading by example.
● Communicates effectively.
● Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
● The ability to maintain effective behaviour in a positive context.
● The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
● The ability to lead and manage change effectively.
Barnsole Primary School is a large 3-form entry school in Gillingham. Our school is spread across two sites and includes a nursery for 3 year olds. Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Kent, Bexley & Medway.
Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’
Barnsole Primary School is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavour to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be. Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda.
In return we offer:
● A positive, friendly and happy working environment
● A fantastic school community all working towards achieving the best for our pupils
● National terms and conditions
● CPD
● Wellbeing initiatives
● A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office to arrange a time.
Find out more about Barnsole Primary School & Maritime Academy Trust in the attached candidate information pack
Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the TES website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: 10th May 2024
Interview Date: 20th May 2024
Maritime Academy Trust is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.
Attached documents
About Barnsole Primary School
- Barnsole Primary School
- Barnsole Road, Gillingham
- Kent
- ME7 2JG
- United Kingdom
Welcome to our School's profile. Barnsole School forms part of the Maritime Academy Trust, a multi-academy trust that is committed to making sure that education is meaningful.
Our Trust is made up of 11 primary schools located in Greenwich, Bexley and Kent. Though our schools may be different with their own in-school culture and community spirit, they all work harmoniously and collaboratively together with a curriculum that ensures each and every child is being equipped with leadership and life skills. At Maritime, we do this by empowering schools to drive more meaningful and enjoyable outcomes for children by having great people working for us, who commit to working hard to make an impact whatever the school and whatever the role.
Barnsole Primary School and Nursery is a three-form community school, located in the heart of Medway. Relationships with children, parents, carers and our wider community sit right at the top of our agenda; together we are stronger.
We are a friendly, inclusive school with a caring ethos and are committed to providing a safe and stimulating learning environment where each one of our children can achieve their potential and flourish both academically and socially.
At Barnsole, we believe that school is the start of a life-long learning journey. Our curriculum is carefully designed, delivered and reviewed to encompass our school values, which underpin everything we do inside and outside the classroom:
Children at Barnsole acquire new knowledge and skills through a progression of exciting topics. We embrace diversity, encourage individuality and strive for excellence. By developing a positive mind-set in our children, they are confident to take risks, work as part of a team and apply this to making a difference within their local community and our wider world.
We firmly believe that every child should be taught by only the best teachers and have the highest of expectations for achievement and behaviour. Self-confidence and self-esteem are nurtured so our children can shape their own futures and be the best they can be.
Overall, we want our pupils to leave Barnsole with a passion and curiosity about the world, thriving from the best possible education, empowered to flourish in life beyond their primary years.
So, if you are looking for a place to apply your knowledge and develop your skill set in a friendly and energised environment, then Maritime may be the place for you. All we ask for is a commitment to continue to learn and the flexibility to try new things as we strive to ensure that every single child receives a phenomenal education.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.