KS2 Teacher - Full-time

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC2127-28T
• Posted:01/04/2010
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Sep 2010
• App Close Date:30/04/2010 at 00:00
• Interviews:week beg 3rd May

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We are seeking to appoint a Key Stage 2 teacher from September 2010.

Paddock Wood Primary School offers the benefits of teaching in a large primary school. You would be part of a supportive year group team where you can share your own strengths and learn from colleagues.

Our children are generally well behaved and enthusiastic learners and our staff are welcoming, caring, hard working and supportive.

We help every child to reach their potential through high quality teaching and effective early intervention.

We invite high quality reflective teachers who are keen to learn and develop their practice.

NQTs are welcome to apply.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be given opportunities for professional development.

The post is subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Candidates will be asked to explain any gaps in employment or training.

Visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01892 833654 or email office@paddock-wood.kent.sch.uk to arrange an informal visit. Visits can be arranged after the Easter break.

All completed applications should be returned to Mr Michael Olley, Headteacher at Paddock Wood Primary School, Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6JE.

Please note that the school office is closed during the Easter vacation Friday 2nd April to Friday 16t

Information about the school

We are a large three form entry Primary School situated in Paddock Wood. We pride ourselves on being at the heart of the community. As the Interim Principal of Paddock Wood Primary Academy, I am honoured to serve a community with so much tradition, culture, ambition and love for their children.

We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched through our after school clubs and co-curricular activities which are made accessible to all. As an IB World School, our curriculum provision is enhanced further through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). It is an aspirational high quality inquiry-led learning framework, where the National Curriculum is delivered through in-context experiences. Through the IB PYP curriculum framework, children are encouraged to be risk-takers, life-long learners and global citizens.

We believe that there are no limits to what we can achieve when we work together. Our values of ‘aspire, respect and persevere’ permeate through everything we say and do. Our academy is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in nurturing the whole child and encouraging our children to explore their interests and passions and achieving excellence.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Head of Recruitment - LAT)
• Address:Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE
• Telephone: (01892) 833654
• Email: Enquiries@paddockwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk

Fax: (01892) 833672