Class Teacher - Chatham, United Kingdom - Medway Council

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    We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join the staff of our large, friendly school in September 2024. It is essential that the successful candidate has a thorough understanding of early childhood development, an excellent understanding of the observation, assessment and planning cycle as well as being able to teach in the moment. The ability to work harmoniously, and effectively, within our hardworking team to maximise and accelerate our children's learning is a must.

    For experienced candidates there is also the opportunity to take on an additional shared senior leadership role within the school. The successful candidate for the leadership role would be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills, a track record of school improvement and be able to complement the role played by the current EYFS leader. Duties will be segregated on appointment.

    Are you?

    • An outstanding practitioner
    • An effective communicator
    • Dedicated
    • Reflective
    • Organised
    • Capable of inspiring a team

    We can offer you:

    • A school which deeply believes in the core values of support, nurture, commitment and respect.
    • A caring staff team who are highly valued for their strong work ethic and expertise.
    • A commitment to your professional development to ensure you can be the best you can be.
    • Positive, caring, enthusiastic and well behaved children
    • A good school which is striving to be even better

    "The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Your ethos of continuous improvement is reflected in leaders' work, with training for staff lying at the heart of your strategy for school improvement. The school's community is united in ensuring that pupils receive the best learning opportunities and the highest levels of care. One parent summed up the views of many, saying: "This is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school. The staff work hard and I hope they are proud of all they achieve." OFSTED June 2019

    Opportunities to visit the school are encouraged please contact to arrange an appointment.

    All candidates should refer to the job description and person specification prior to application.

    An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be sought for the successful candidate.

    The School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.