KS1/2 Teacher - Full-time

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Pay: MPS Start Date: April 2022 Finberry Primary School are expanding! Therefore wehave vacancies for KS1 and KS2 Teachers. We are looking for creative and innovative teachers who arewilling to embrace the use of technology in the classroom to enhancethelearning process for our children. We need someone who is open to new ideas and willing tosupport our vision to transform the standardised model of direct learning to amodel which allows for improved interactions and strengthened relationshipsthat provideour children with opportunities for self-directed learning.We aim to nurture a community of learners that challengethinking, where our staff are empowered to take risks and develop theirpractice to meet the needs of an evolving school system, which is notheld backby traditional restrictions and ideologies. If you are: Open to collaboration with colleaguesWilling to develop and nurture strong relationships withchildrenEager to embrace technology and new skills in yourteaching practiceEnthusiastic about CPDand trainingWe would love to hear from you! Finberry Primary, is part of The Stour Academy Trust, whorecognise and value that staff work tirelessly as both individuals and asmembers of a team, to provide an outstanding standard of education and improvethelife chances for all children. Our staff are committed, passionate and gothe extra mile in order to drive standards in our pursuit for excellence.Take a look at just some of our pledges to our teachers:An additional days paid leave per academicyear**Staffnot expected to respond to e-mails after 6.00pm orat weekendsFree confidential counsellingTeachers not expected to create lengthy plansEmphasis on live marking and using TAs to lessen thevolume of marking outside of lessonsA maximum of six scheduled meetingsper term*This is at the discretion of the Headteacher, professionaldevelopment will always be seen as a priority. **After the completion of two years continuous serviceWe can offer experienced teachers: Rapid career progressionGreat professional developmentOpportunityto take on leadershipresponsibilitiesWe can offer NQTs: Support from experienced mentorsFrequent opportunities to observe best practice from otherteachers within the TrustClearly focused training schedulesOur school and all its personnel are committed to safeguardingandpromoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that references will be requested priorto interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.Candidates who are invited for interview will be required tobring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)Closing Date: 17/01/2022 at 10:00 Interviews: wb 7 Feb 22 - subject to references beingreturned Information about the school FinberryPrimary School opened in September 2015 in temporaryaccommodation in Jemmett Road, Ashford and has since moved into a state of theart building, in the newly developed Finberry Village near Kingswood, Ashford. Built to serve the needs of a growing community,the school hasrecently been expanded in a second phase of construction to provide a buildingthat can support a two form entry school of 420 pupils. The school also hosts a small specialist resource baseprovision for pupils who have greater difficulty learningas a result ofBehavioural, Emotional and Social Needs. The base includes provision for up to14 pupils. A Nursery is also available to local children, run by the school. The school was inspected by Ofsted in September 2018 and wasjudged to be "Good" in allareas; with a positive ethos alongsidestrong and secure relationships between all staff and pupils being commented onin the report. The staff are working tirelessly to achieve"Outstanding" in their next inspection. Finberry Primary School is part of The StourAcademy Trust, ahighly successful primary only multi-academy trust. Working in a collaborativemodel, Finberry is part of the Ashford Hub of the Trust, along with ChilmingtonGreen Primary. All Academies in the Trust share the same core values and ethos;to raisestandards and address under performance whilst making sure that thechildren are at the heart of every decision. Through the effective use of Hubs,the Trusts aim and ambition is to create a network of outstanding schools thatthrive through collaboration andinteraction. Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguardingand promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1