Year 2 Teacher

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:

A two form entry school in Tonbridge are looking for a Year 2 Teacher from January 2025 that provides high quality education for Year R to Year 6.

Osted rated the school 'Good' school, providing 'Outstanding' provision for our Early Years children. Our children's aspirational journey through the school was noted with 'high expectations reflected in all phases of the school'.

They have:

* Spacious classrooms along two easy to navigate corridors - one for EYFS and Key Stage 1, and one for Key Stage 2;

* Outdoor areas including a designated play and sports areas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2: sports field, trim trails, climbing equipment, outdoor classroom, prayer gardens and a new Forest School area;

* A bright, spacious and well stocked library;

* Quiet learning spaces outside the classrooms for personalised teaching;

* A dedicated room for music lessons;

* A room for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM);

* A fully equipped sensory room;

* Play therapist with a dedicated play therapy space;

* Daily Collective Worship where the school comes together to worship and reflect;

* On site kitchen facilities providing a choice of healthy, nutritious lunches every day;

* A variety of after school Enrichment clubs ranging from pottery and gardening to dodgeball and pop lacrosse as well as daily breakfast club.

All pupils, regardless of background, are offered a full and enriching curriculum from the start which enables them to master the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their full educational and personal potential.

Essential for a successful Year 2 Teacher

Qualifications:

• Possession of a recognised teaching qualification
• Evidence of ongoing commitment to continued professional development

Teaching and learning:

• Excellent classroom practitioner who can lead by example
• Successful experience of working with pupils with a wide range of abilities.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, to ensure high standards.
• Sound understanding of the current Code of Practice for SEND and principles of inclusion.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current educational issues.

Children:

• Overriding commitment to providing the best education to each individual child in an environment where all are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.
• Flexible, positive, sensitive and open to the needs of children, their families and the community.

Professional Behaviours

• Ability to demonstrate a range of outstanding, interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, parents, colleagues and professionals.
• Enthusiastic with a commitment to the school's Christian vision and values * Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from other disciplines
• To have competent ICT skills

If you are a passionate experienced Year 2 Teacher looking for your next role, please apply ASAP.

If you know a Year 2 Teacher that would be interested in this role please refer them to us and as a thank you we will offer you �125 referral voucher which can be spent in any UK shops

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)