Early Years Class Teacher

Job Description

Early Years Class Teacher - Required September 2022

(Teacher Main Scale 1-6 £26,948 - £37,799

Part Time would be considered.

Kenningtons Primary Academy is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic and experienced Early Years Class Teacher to work in our school. The successful candidate should:-

· Be UK trained and UK qualified

· Ideally have at least 2 years experience of working in an Early Years Setting

· Have a strong commitment to raising pupil achievement

· Support all aspects of the school's work

· Be able to motivate and inspire children and colleagues

· Be able to focus on raising standards

We value our staff and we will ensure that the successful candidate will receive good professional development. In addition to this we reward our Class Teachers with :-

· A retention allowance of £1,200 per annum after one year's service.

· We also reimburse the cost of the Toll for The Dartford Crossing

· Two Week October Half Term.

· Recognition of Continuous Service.

· Macbook Pro

In June 2018 when we were graded as a 'good' school, Ofsted said:-

· Pupils are welcoming and friendly. They are polite and well-mannered.

· Pupils' positive attitudes to learning show that they are interested in what they learn

· Pupils make good progress across all key stages

· All staff are proud to work at Kenningtons Primary Academy, and they all feel that leaders support them in developing professionally

· The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection

Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed by arrangement with the PA to the Headteacher, Jenny Green

Telephone Number: 01708 865663

E-Mail: enquiries@kenningtons.thurrock.sch.uk

Closing Date Friday 3rd June 2022

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share in this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures. The successful candidate will be offered a position subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.

Information about the School

Kenningtons Primary Academy is a stand alone Academy for 3 to 11 year olds, located in the heart of the Kenningtons Estate in Aveley, Essex. We serve a diverse community and welcome all children who live in the local area. The school accommodates 60 children in each year group.

We are proud of the high standards we set for the pupils and staff. Through an innovative approach we ensure that the children can be the best they can be. We place equal emphasis on academic achievement, personal development and sporting achievement to name but a few. We run an impressive Pupil Responsibility programme in which children take on jobs across the school in addition to being famous for our Annual Summer Music Festival – it could rival Glastonbury!

Every child at Kenningtons is treated as an individual, and we do all within our powers, and sometimes out of our powers, to offer a bespoke experience. As a result of this pupils at our school do well and are ready for the next phase of education.

We offer wrap around care, from 7.30am to 6pm, through our breakfast club and after school provision. Our nursery is open from 8.45am until 3.30pm offering 30 hour provision to those who qualify, or as a paid offer.

We have an ever developing and impressive site. Our nature garden, woodland area, allotments and animal zone with chickens offer our children a unique experience. Our classrooms are large and modern, providing a learning environment fit for the 21st Century.