Associate Teacher - Fixed Term

Start Date: September 2021

Pay: Kent Range 3

West Hill Primary Academy is looking to recruit an Associate Teacher to join their staff on a fixed term contract until 31/08/2022.

The hours are 8.30am - 3.30pm, 5 days per week. Kent Range 3, GBP18,039 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary GBP13,279, based on 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

At West Hill Primary Academy, we are dedicated to providing a high quality education for all pupils and we support the needs of all individuals in our care. If you would like to work in a friendly and dynamic team, have experience of working with children and have the drive and dedication to build on your skills, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at our Facebook page to see all the fantastic work, activities and community links we are extremely proud of.

West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Galaxy Trust (Fleetdown Primary Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy and Temple Hill Primary Academy) and all are situated within Dartford. With nearly 2800 pupils across the four schools there are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.

In return, we offer:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Contributions towards eye tests and glasses if needed through Vision Express
• 2 family days, on top of your annual leave entitlement
• Onsite parking

The Galaxy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and views it with paramount importance. It engages with children and staff in policy and practice developments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employees to obtain a Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including checks against the barred list. Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Galaxy Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 25/06/2021 at 12:00

Interviews: 30/06/2021

Information about the school

The Galaxy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Fleetdown Primary Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Temple Hill Primary Academy and West Hill Primary Academy.

Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Galaxy Trust values of Respect, Responsibility and Equality. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

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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