KS1 or KS2 Classteacher

Balgowan Primary School  Balgowan Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4HJ Tel: 020 8658 6374  Fax:020 8663 0251 Email: admin@balgowan.bromley.sch.uk Website: www.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk Balgowan Academy Trust. Company No. 7672683  Headteacher: Mrs Maria Veysey  KS1 or KS2 CLASS TEACHER   Salary: Outer London Main Pay Scale   We are seeking to appoint from September 2017 a KS1 or KS2 class teacher to work in our large friendly primary school. We would welcome applications from someone looking for a permanent or temporary position.  Balgowan is a popular, high achieving school which received a good Ofsted in March 2013. The school operates a comprehensive induction and training programme and NQTs are welcome to apply.   We can offer: • A happy and successful school committed to securing the highest levels of achievement for all pupils. • An ethos and environment dedicated to creating effective learners  • Motivated pupils, high standards of behaviour and a focus on learning. • Dedicated and supportive staff  • Excellent CPD opportunities  We invite applications from teachers who: • Are excellent classroom practitioners • Have high expectations and can inspire pupils • Can work effectively as part of a team • Value the partnership between school, parents and the wider community • Will promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils at the school  Balgowan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Balgowan implements a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about candidates' suitability to work with children as well as their suitability for the post in question, and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place that address inappropriate behaviour.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  For an application pack and to arrange a visit please contact the school office by email or telephone, online applications are also accepted.  Closing Date:   Tuesday, 13th June 2017 Interviews: Friday, 16th and Monday, 19th June 2017         Balgowan Primary School  Balgowan Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4HJ Tel. 020 8658 6374 Fax 020 8663 0251 Email: admin@balgowan.bromley.sch.uk Website: www.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk Head Teacher – Mrs Maria Veysey Deputy Head Teacher – Mr Peter Hines    Dear Applicant, May 2017  Class Teacher Post  Thank you for your enquiry regarding the teaching vacancy at Balgowan. Please download the application form and other documents, relating to the post.  I would be grateful if your completed application form is returned to the school by the closing date, Tuesday, 13th June 2017.  Applicants can also apply online via the Bromley website.  The Governing Board has a rigorous recruitment procedure to ensure we appoint the best possible candidates to work at Balgowan.  Therefore in your letter of application please show in no more than two sides of A4 how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification for this post.  It will help the recruitment panel with shortlisting if you answer each point on the person specification in order using separate paragraphs.  As part of the selection process, the shortlisted candidates will be required to teach a class of children and to have an interview with a recruitment panel. We will assess how well each candidate meets the requirements on the Person Specification, including an assessment of their suitability to work with children.  If there are any discrepancies in the information provided by shortlisted candidates or issues arising from references these will be taken up at interview.   We will also be contacting your current or previous employer for references before the interview so it is essential that we have all the necessary up-to-date contact information, including email addresses.  Referees will be asked whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection concerns, disciplinary offences relating to children and the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure, along with questions about their competencies as a teacher.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  Thank you again for your interest in this position at Balgowan.  Yours sincerely,   Mrs M Veysey Head Teacher  Balgowan Academy Trust. Company No: 7672683