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KS2 Teacher

Lift St James the Great

West Malling, Kent

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Salary:
MPR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2018
Apply by:
25 February 2018

Job overview

Are you a hard-working, dedicated teacher looking for your next opportunity and challenge?  Would you relish the chance to be part of a teaching team led by a forward thinking and innovative leadership team?

We are a rapidly improving primary and nursery school situated in the one of the most beautiful areas of Kent, 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from the train station and within easy reach of Maidstone, Tonbridge and London. We serve our strong, supportive and welcoming local community and are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all of our pupils.  

Overview:

  • We are seeking a committed and energetic Teacher with high standards and expectations to work within our supportive team. 
  • This is the perfect role for candidates who want to work for a primary school that supports teachers to have a work life balance and to teach in their own way.

We expect the successful candidate to:

  • Have high expectations
  • Be committed to getting the best out of every pupil
  • Be creative and hardworking

We can offer you: 

  • A modern, well equipped, award winning building and large grounds. 
  • A school where we collaborate share and support each other to make sure all children achieve their very best. 
  • A school with exciting and attractive learning environments.
  • Well supported teachers who are committed to driving high standards.
  • Significant opportunities to further your professional development.
  • Happy, enthusiastic and well behaved children who will make you proud to be a teacher.
  • Leadership at our school is forward thinking - and the well-being and work-life balance of our teachers is very important. We give autonomy to teachers and welcome fresh ideas. We want you to give us your best and our non-negotiables are outstanding attainment and progress for every child, coupled with kindness and warm-heartedness.

Come in and speak with us to discuss the above and shape the next stage of your career!  To arrange, please email the Principal – Tamasin Springett on tspringett@stjamesthegreatacademy.org

As  the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners – to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them.  In each of our academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes.  You will also be entitled to the following benefits: a health cash plan, vehicle affinity scheme, childcare vouchers and Westfield rewards.

This position is required Easter 2018.  Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Closing date: Sunday 25 February 2018.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV's. To make an application please click on the 'quick apply' button.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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AET is recruiting for School Direct placements.  Please visit our website http://www.academiesenterprisetrust.org/our-teaching-school/our-school-direct-teacher-training-vacancies for further details.

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Lift St James the Great is a vibrant one-form entry primary school near Maidstone, Kent’s historic county town. Set in breathtaking grounds once part of the 17th-century Clare House estate, our school enjoys a truly unique learning environment — complete with a lake, mature trees, and abundant wildlife. Our location offers the best of both worlds: excellent transport links to London and close proximity to the natural beauty of the Kent countryside

We place children at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are happy, curious, and excited to learn. Enriched by their surroundings, they explore history, geography, science and the environment beyond the classroom. Our staff are passionate, skilled, and committed to helping every child discover their full potential.

At Lift St James the Great, we believe in high expectations, creativity, and care. Our teachers deliver challenging, engaging lessons and lead with purpose. Every child is known, valued, and prepared to face the future with confidence, compassion, and resilience.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

  1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
  2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
  3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

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