Teacher of KS2 Computing
Ocklynge Junior School
East Sussex
- £25,714 - £41,604 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1/9/21
- Apply by:
- 25 May 2021
Job overview
We are looking for an imaginative and skilled teacher who is committed to our vision and values and driven by the desire to improve the life chances of young people.
In December 2017, we joined a multi-academy trust (MAT), the South Downs Learning Trust. The vision for the new MAT is to develop outstanding provision for all children. In the longer term, there may be opportunities to work across both schools.
You will be joining an ambitious and highly supportive organisation which offers:
• An excellent induction programme for teachers joining the school;
• A strong commitment to professional development which will improve your leadership skills, develop your understanding of whole school issues and prepare you for the next stage in your career;
• Motivated and enthusiastic learners who respond very well to active and engaging teaching and work well independently;
• A strong team ethos across the year group and whole school.
This is an exciting post with the potential for career development as part of an ambitious and innovative school. You will:
• be able to demonstrate/incorporate the school values in all aspects of your work;
• need to be an innovative teacher who is able to teach across KS2, but initially upper key stage 2
• Be able to work collaboratively within a team, supported by Head of Phase and senior leadership team.
You are warmly encouraged to have a pre-application conversation with the Headteacher, Jon Reynard. To arrange this, you can arrange an appointment to do so with the school office on 01323 725839 or email office@ocklynge.co.uk and a call with Jon can be arranged for you.
Please use the application form available at Vacancies (ocklynge.e-sussex.sch.uk) Once completed it should be emailed to Lorraine Barrow, Trust Executive Assistant, at lbarrow@ratton.co.uk by the closing date.. Please remember your supporting statement should set out how your experience to date fulfils the criteria set out in the person specification for this post.
Attached documents
About Ocklynge Junior School
Executive Headteacher
Paul Murphy
Headteacher
Paul Reilly
History and Values
Established in September 1972 through the merger of St Mary's Boys School and Ocklynge Girls School, Ocklynge Junior School caters to children aged 7 to 11 and is presently home to an enrolment of approximately 840 pupils. Operating as an integral part of the South Downs Learning Trust, the school has seen multiple expansions and improvements in its infrastructure over the years. From a sizeable multi-purpose hall with a stage to a dedicated theatre for creative arts like drama and dance, a music room, practical spaces for art and craft, and a refurbished library, the facilities cater to various needs. Furthermore, the school boasts a swimming pool, a floodlit multi-use games area, a fully equipped computer room, and a versatile 'pavilion' housing additional classrooms, spaces for extracurricular activities, individual music lessons, and sports changing facilities.
Mission and Objectives
At Ocklynge Junior School, the mission is to foster the holistic development of children, aiming for the following key objectives:
- Realising each child's maximum potential.
- Cultivating inquisitive minds and the ability to focus on tasks.
- Developing self-reliance, confidence, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Celebrating every child's achievements and contributions.
- Instilling values of respect for religious and moral beliefs, as well as tolerance for diversity in races, religions, and ways of life.
- Teaching values of courtesy, good manners, and consideration for others.
School Organisation
The school operates with six mixed-ability classes in each year group, with 35 pupils in every class. These classes are meticulously assembled when children join in Year 3 from feeder infant schools. Each class is led by a teacher, supported by a trained assistant offering extra guidance to individuals or small groups. Additionally, each year group has a senior teacher functioning as Head of Year or phase, coordinating the activities of the entire year group.
Location
Situated in the picturesque Eastbourne, framed by the South Downs and breathtaking countryside, Ocklynge Junior School enjoys a beautiful setting. The location boasts excellent transport connections, with easy access to the M25/M23 motorway link and efficient train services making it reachable from London, Brighton, and Hastings within convenient travel times.
Safeguarding Notice
The South Downs Learning Trust and all our academies take notice of and adhere to all the national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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