Class Teacher

JOB OVERVIEW

Keston Primary School, are looking for a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

WHY CHOOSE US

Keston Primary is a two-form entry primary school located on the border of Croydon and Surrey. We are fortunate to have superb grounds with good facilities, both inside and outside. These include a swimming pool, outdoor classroom, running track, computing suite, two libraries, a dedicated music room and a pond and quad with a growing area. As well as the main school, we have a Nursery, with its own large outside learning area.

Our school also prides itself on developing outdoor learning and global learning opportunities. These are core threads running through all aspects of our curriculum. We have an ethos of inclusion and diversity and have proven track record of supporting SEND children.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience of working in Primary setting

• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated

• The ability to develop positive relationships with young children

• The ability to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

• The ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour

• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents

• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

• A successful track record of improving performance outcomes

• A passion to make a difference

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn together.

• An inclusive learning environment

• Dynamic teaching and learning

• A creative curriculum

• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within PACE Schools

• A Successful recent Ofsted (February 2023)

• Excellent CPD opportunities

• Onsite parking

• Fully paid employee assistance package.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact our Headteacher or Acting Deputy Headteacher for an informal conversation. Contact details are in the job application pack attached.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Equality and Diversity Statement

We believe that diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that PACE Academy Trust reflects our communities.

We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution.

We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to our work, the better. If you share our values, we welcome your application.