Lower School Class Teacher (Year 3 or 4)

We are looking to appoint a qualified, engaging and dynamic teacher to join our exceptional LKS2 team. Applicants will be innovative and creative and happily go the extra mile to achieve the highest possible standards of learning and pastoral care for our pupils.

The role will be based at Holmewood House School, predominantly in the Lower School teaching Years 3 and/or 4.

About Holmewood House School

Holmewood House is a prestigious independent Prep School of 440+ pupils aged 3-13 years, set amidst 30 acres of the most beautiful Kent countryside, just outside Tunbridge Wells. The School is a happy and supportive working environment, where we pride ourselves on the exceptional provision for our pupils and staff in all areas.

Holmewood House provides a broad, well-balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allows staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of each and every child. They foster their talents and nurture their growth through a challenging and exciting curriculum.

The school wholeheartedly believes that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress. Staff are excited by the curiosity and thirst for learning that each child, regardless of their ability, naturally displays. They work hard to allow each child to ask why, to query and to have the time to develop their thoughts into fresh discoveries and innovations and, in doing so, overcome the challenges faced. The end result is the celebration of learning – a reward in its own right!

The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of ‘allowing children to be children’ can be achieved. Childhood is full of exciting new experiences which, parents and teachers relive, through the eyes and laughter of the children.

The relationship between home and school is of fundamental importance in ensuring every child is surrounded by the love, care and guidance which they require as they make their way through their educational journey. In short, the partnership allows the children to enjoy the most important journey of all: childhood.

For further information about Holmewood House please visit our website www.holmewoodhouse.co.uk

Your role

Key attributes for the role

• To work effectively within a team and be able to reflect on advice and suggestions made by colleagues.
• To anticipate needs of individual pupils and act on these as appropriate.
• To display positive and professional communication skills with both staff and pupils.
• To be a positive role model towards the Holmewood House community.
• To have high, but reasonable expectations towards the behaviour of all children in the school and to follow the school’s policy on this area effectively.
• To liaise with the Learning Strategies team and outside agencies where necessary to provide the best outcomes for our children.
• Work in a holistic way, embracing an individual’s emotional, social and educational needs, reflecting our school values (Kindness, Self-Belief and Aspiration).
• To have a strong sense of team play and a positive mind-set.

Key Professional Skills

• To participate in the school’s performance and development process
• To attend school Inset as appropriate.
• To engage in wider school activities as required, e.g off site trips, Speech Day, Sports Day etc.
• Prepare for lessons and carry out tasks to assist with the smooth running of a busy class.
• Respect confidentiality of our pupils as you will have access to sensitive information relating to pupil needs which must be managed sensitively.

Salary

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. Salary will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Offer

The successful applicant will be offered the role subject to the satisfactory completion of a number of background checks including but not limited to; an enhanced DBS check, the taking up and verification of references, the verification of career history and fitness to undertake the role.

Safeguarding

Holmewood House is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. All staff are required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding policies at all times.

The school adopts a rigorous safer recruitment process which is adhered to in the appointment of all new members of staff. As part of the safer recruitment process, all applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including, but not limited to, checks with past employers and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Application

If you wish to be considered for this role, please prepare a cover letter and complete an application form and email to: recruitment@holmewoodhouse.co.uk

CVs can also be submitted as supporting information to the application form.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 February at midday. We reserve the right to interview candidates prior to the closing date. If you would like more information on the role or require a hard copy application form please contact Kate Spoor on 01892 860000.