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Class Teacher - Full-time

St James the Great Academy (age 3 -11), East Malling

  • Ref:KCC886-2006-107T
  • Posted:02/05/2024
  • Pay:MPR /UPR
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:13/05/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:17th May 2024

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We are seeking an excellent educator who is willing to go above and beyond to creatively engage and motivate our students, fostering an environment where they can explore, discover, and learn. The successful applicant will demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and a determination to continually improve standards through high-quality teaching practice. If you are committed to achieving high standards and share our vision of excellence for all then please contact us. Applications from all qualified teachers are welcome.

We are a one form primary and nursery school situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Kent, 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from the train station and within easy reach of Maidstone, Tonbridge and London. We serve our strong, supportive and welcoming local community and are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all of our pupils.

We can offer you:

  • A modern, well equipped, award-winning building and large grounds.
  • A school where we collaborate, share and support each other to make sure all children achieve their very best.
  • A school with exciting and attractive learning environments.
  • Well supported teachers who are committed to driving high standards.
  • Significant opportunities to further your professional development.
  • Happy, enthusiastic and well behaved children who will make you proud to be a teacher.

About Academies Enterprise Trust

AET was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools.  We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England.  We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.

AET Staff Benefits 

  • Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
  • Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
  • Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

Come in and speak with us to discuss the above and shape the next stage of your career!  To arrange, please email the Principal – Tamasin Springett on tspringett@stjamesthegreatacademy.org

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices we are unable to accept CV’s. Apply today.

Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.  

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the school

We are a one form primary and nursery school situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Kent, 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from the train station and within easy reach of Maidstone, Tonbridge and London. We serve our strong, supportive and welcoming local community and are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all of our pupils.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01732) 842828

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.