Year 2 Teacher

About the role:  For the attention of Primary Teachers seeking a new and exciting opportunity for September 2018... Langley Park Primary Academy have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Year 2 Teacher to join us for September 2018 as our recently opened school increases pupil intake, hence the need to expand our teaching team.  Having opened in September 2016 initially as a single form entry, our pupils are progressing through the school and we are expanding gradually to a two form entry.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join our highly successful academy with amazing facilities and a well established team, working closely with our current Year 2 Teacher to provide outstanding education opportunities for the pupils in your care.  We welcome applications from teachers currently completing their training year seeking an NQT position for 2018 through to highly experienced teachers.  

Our successful candidate will plan highly effective learning opportunities that meet the needs of all children. Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of all pupils are essential as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and new assessment framework.  We are looking for outstanding practitioners who are creative and imaginative teachers who would relish the opportunity to join us in developing outstanding practice in our academy.  

We are looking for someone who:

• Has QTS
• Has evidence of outstanding practice as a classroom teacher
• Has high levels of success in teaching across all stages of the primary sector
• Has the highest expectations of pupils and themselves
• Is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking
• Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
• Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

In return we will offer you:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining an LAT Academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

For more information, please consult the Job Description and Person Specification by clicking here.  If you are keen to arrange an informal tour/meeting of the Academy, please contact our Office Manager, Catharine Rotherham, on c.rotherham@langleyparkprimaryacademy.org.uk or 01622 250 880.  

Working for the Academy:  Leigh Academies Trust were chosen by the Regional Schools Commissioner as the successful sponsor to operate the brand new Langley Park Primary Academy. The new Academy opened in brand new facilities in September 2016 and was built under ‘Basic Need’ to address rising pupil numbers across the area. The Academy has two forms of entry and comprises of a nursery, specialist centre for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and community use facilities.

The Academy is based in a new development of housing in South East Maidstone.  Importantly, the new Academy is just a very short drive from three primary academies operated by LAT: Molehill, Oaks and Tree Tops. Langley Park joined LAT’s group of primary academies in South Maidstone under the leadership of Debbie Biggenden as Executive Principal and Libby Fidock as Principal. All four schools are part of LAT’s developing Central Kent Cluster.

Being part of the Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other schools in the local area.  As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff better access to career opportunities as the Trust is committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.  We also want the Trust to be an organisation where people can enjoy teaching and become the type of teacher they aspire to be.  For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.