KS2 Teacher

Tsat As; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher for New Horizons Children’s Academy in Maidstone. Join our KS2 team and contribute to our aim to make learning irresistible in a nurturing environment.

We value passionate primary educators who can plan and deliver a creative curriculum, uphold high standards of behaviour, and work collaboratively with our academy and trust to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Passionate about primary education and delivering engaging lessons.
• Experience as a teacher or ECT ready to contribute to academy development.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a creative, stimulating curriculum.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and achievement across the class.
• Collaborate with the KS2 team to support whole-school improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum planning

Engaging delivery

Positive attitude

Job description

About The Role

Are you looking for your next role in primary education?

We are seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher to join our KS2 team at New Horizons Children's Academy. The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher or an ECT, who will be willing to play a full part in the further development of our academy and our trust, joining us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.

Our Class Teacher will be passionate about teaching and learning, have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills. They will be an Outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for achievements and behaviour, with the ability to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum, dedicated to ensuring that all of our children achieve their very best.

We’d love to hear from you if you have a genuine passion for primary education and a commitment to delivering engaging lessons.

About Us

New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good" school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.

'There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff.'

- University of Exeter(Thinking Schools Accreditation)

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That's why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [e-mail]