Class Teacher (EYFS or KS1)

Dovers Green School would like to appoint an outstanding EYFS or KS1 Teacher to join our dedicated and hardworking team in September 2024, on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic practitioner with a passion to deliver exceptional education and childcare both in the classroom and in our outdoor spaces. The successful candidate will be imaginative and forward thinking, demonstrate dedication and commitment, ensuring we maintain high quality provision and good outcomes for all children. They will also be warm, nurturing and have a good sense of humour.

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work as part of a school and Trust that is committed to supporting every child achieve their full potential;
• A dedicated and friendly team of professional teaching and support staff;
• Resilient, hardworking and reflective children;
• Opportunities to support a curriculum area;
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression;
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and weight management support; and
• The opportunity to work with an academy trust that encourages all of its schools to keep their own unique identity, whilst enjoying excellent relationships and collaborative partnerships with the wider Greensand community; and

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 May 2024 at 9am, however applications will be considered upon receipt. Interviews will be held on Thursday 23 May.

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit. Applicants are also invited to contact Mrs Nicki Starling, Dovers Green Headteacher, to discuss the role in more depth.

Dovers Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. In accordance with KCSIE, online checks will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.