Class Teacher

2 weeks ago


Westerham, Kent, United Kingdom Biggin Hill Primary School Full time

Biggin Hill Primary School requires an experienced Class Teacher & Maths Lead

MPS-UPS + TLR2

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher, who shares our passion for outstanding teaching and learning. The candidate we are looking for will either have or would like to develop middle leadership experience. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach that ensures all children learn in a way that they enjoy and allows them to succeed.

Biggin Hill Primary is a two form entry school situated on the edge of the Borough of Bromley in a beautiful rural setting. The school benefits from a range of indoor and outdoor facilities that support outstanding teaching. This is your opportunity to join a school which is continuously developing its teaching and learning strategies in line with the changing face of education.

Biggin Hill Primary was judged Good by Ofsted report, April 2023:

Pupils thrive at this welcoming and friendly school. Pupils take pride in being responsible. .Pupils enjoy school and are well supported both personally and academically. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Beginning in early years, teachers think carefully about each pupil's starting point and help them succeed.Pupils treat one another with kindness and respect. They focus on their classwork and do not disturb others' learning. Pupils are proud to model the school's values.Staff felt well supported and that their workload is carefully considered.

In April 2024 Biggin Hill Primary School joined the Inicio Educational Trust. This is an exciting development and will afford us the opportunity to collaborate and share good practice with those other schools which are also part of, or joining Inicio, whilst still retaining our individual identity and ethos. Inicio is currently exploring merging with SOLA MAT, which would create a trust with eight primary and four secondary schools.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are looking for a teacher who:

Has successful experience of teachingHas a passion for mathsCan lead and manage the continuing transition to a maths mastery approach across the schoolIs familiar with the Mastering Number programs for Key Stages 1 and 2Has a proven track record for raising standardsEnjoys learning and has good understanding of how children learnIs an exemplary practitioner who is able to lead by exampleHas excellent interpersonal skills and is able to inspire othersWe are able to Offer:Excellent CPD opportunitiesA warm and professional learning environmentChildren who are friendly and politeThe opportunity to join a committed and supportive team of staff Pre-application visits are welcome and we look forward to seeing all potential candidates. To make an appointment, please contact Kate Lawrence, Deputy Headteacher.

Closing date - Monday 13th May 2023

Interviews to be held week beginning 20th May 2024

Biggin Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service and full background checks.