Job Description

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Due to school expansion two teachers are required for September and the position offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and enthusiastic staff. The successful applicants could be KS1 or 2 based. Our well-behaved children mean you can continually improve your practice, we encourage research and development.

This would also suit part-time teachers as a job share.

The successful applicant will:

be a good or outstanding practitioner
have high expectations
be committed to school improvement
be ambitious and committed to professional development
have good team-work skills
have a good sense of humour

We can offer you:

delightful children
a friendly, supportive team
the chance to make a real difference to childrens' futures
a school with progress well above the national average

We encourage visits to the school. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and NQTs. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and expect staff to share this commitment. Full DBS disclosure is required for this position.

Information about the School

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact our school office on 01708 853397 or admin.shps@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.

Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Catalyst Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be made a conditional offer subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check, and references. Applicants will also be required to complete a 'Disqualification by Association' declaration.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.