Job Details

Job introduction

Grade: Main Scale/UPS

Hours per week: 32.4

Paid weeks per year: 52

Start date: September 2020

Closing date: 24 April (midday)

Interview date: 30 April

Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school address:

County Oak Avenue, Brighton. BN1 8LU, email: admin@carden.brighton-hove.sch.uk        

For further information contact the school office on (01273) 293677

Website: http://carden.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/

About the role

Carden is a friendly, welcoming mainstream two form entry primary school with a nursery. The school is very inclusive and has a strong, caring ethos which is enriched by pupils from a range of social and cultural backgrounds. At Carden we also have two provisions for children with statements or EHCPs for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs from Reception to Year 6.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Reception Class Teacher to join our team

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated outstanding teacher with excellent classroom management skills and high expectations for all children. They will be passionate about making learning fun, relevant, enjoyable and challenging. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-moving, forward-thinking school.

We can offer

• A fantastic group of children who love to learn
• A great team of leaders
•  A respectful and kind working environment with colleagues who are passionate and driven
• Comprehensive, ongoing staff training and development
• A committed and supportive governing body

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 24th April 2020 with interviews to be held (either via Zoom or in person—depending on lockdown arrangements) on Thursday 30th April 2020.

Carden Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal record check via the DBS if they do not already possess this document.

Ordinarily visits to school would be warmly welcomed and encouraged. However at the moment, due to the Covid-19 situation, school is closed to all but a few children and key adults. Please visit our website or email the school office for any additional information you require. We really look forward to hearing from you!

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

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The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.

Files

• Application Form
• Application Form_Large Print
• School Letter
• School Advert
• Job Description and Person Specification