KS1 Teacher - Maternity

Recruiter
RIVERHEAD INFANT SCHOOL
Location
Sevenoaks
Salary
Competitive
Posted
14 Apr 2017
Closes
28 Apr 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Pay: MPS

Start Date: Sep 2017

We welcome applications for this exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated class teacher to join our school to cover a period of maternity leave until December 2017. We are an outstanding and inclusive school where staff and children thrive in a wonderfully supportive school community. We are committed to the education of the whole child, and believe that children flourish in an environment in which they feel safe and cared for. In our school, children achieve their full potential happy in the knowledge that they are appreciated for their individuality and their achievements. We achieve high academic standards for all children and believe that this is best accomplished through ambitious teaching that is engaging, innovative and personalised to children's needs. In order to develop both curiosity and a lifelong love of learning we engage children in learning experiences which motivate and deepen their understanding. We are proud of our innovative and learning centred school.

Riverhead Infant's School is committed to safeguarding children. Any offer to successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We will offer you:


A 'can do' culture in which to learn and grow
A school where teaching talent is nurtured and encouraged to flourish.
A high quality learning environment
Strong leadership.
Development opportunities within the Sevenoaks Challenge Partnership


We could be right for you if you:


Want to be part of a dynamic team who have children firmly at the heart of the learning process.
Are creative in your approach to teaching, well organised and have high aspirations for all children.
Want to develop creativity, curiosity and passion for life-long learning in children.


Closing Date: 01/05/2017 at 12:00

Interviews: 08 May 2017

Information about the school

Riverhead is an award winning 3 form intake Infant School on the outskirts of the town of Sevenoaks. Our eco-friendly sedum-roofed building is set in beautiful grounds enabling our pupils to enjoy their learning both indoors and out. We achieved an outstanding Ofsted report in January 2009 and have received numerous awards for our excellent practices. Our school is over-subscribed and well supported by parents and the local community.

The governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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