Class Teacher - Maternity

Chartham Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and caring class teacher to cover a period of maternity leave. Do you have a real passion for ensuring all children have access to an amazing primary school education and experience? Are you committed to ensuring pupils' high academic achievement as well as outstanding personal development opportunities? Would you like to work in a vibrant, diverse and inclusive school that makes for an inspiring place to work? Chartham Primary School is a forward thinking school that recognises and develops children's personal strengths and talents. We are determined that every child in our school is happy and successful, through providing high standards of academic learning opportunities and pastoral care. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic learners and our staff are welcoming, hard-working and supportive. We are looking for someone who will: + Be committed to providing all pupils excellent teaching and learning opportunities, so they make good progress and achieve well + Understand how children learn best and contribute to planning highly engaging and interesting lessons + Work well as part of a team, showing excellent communication skills + Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and the personal development of our children + Have the drive and passion to make a real difference to the lives of pupils in an area of coastal disadvantage and fully embrace the diverse community + Show optimism, positively and ambition for the school, its pupils and the Trust Benefits of Working for Turner Schools: We care about our staff's personal and professional wellbeing and are pleased to offer the following benefits: + Wonderful children with a desire to learn and achieve + A well-equipped and resourced school with excellent facilities + Excellent collaborative links between the three Turner Schools primaries at all levels (we share curriculum planning responsibilities and sharing of resources) + As part of a multi academy trust, you will have access to high quality CPD through our Turner Institute and a range of progression routes across our schools. + Membership for all ECT, teaching and leadership staff to the Chartered College of Teaching + A Trust that prioritises wellbeing for all, including staff + Electric car scheme and Cycle to work scheme + Innovation Awards that encourage staff to put forward innovative ideas to make a difference to children's experiences + Trust Vision and Values awards to recognise staff contribution + Free parking on all our sites with access to E chargers + The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families, some of whom face significant challenges and disadvantage Our staff tell us that the Trust is a supportive and motivational place to work, with real attention paid to staff wellbeing, workload and professional development. Further information about our Trust can be found on our website: www.turnerschools.com We reserve the right to close the advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Chartham Primary School is part of Turner Schools. Our Mission is to: + Create a welcoming environment in our schools where everyone feels happy, safe, included and are empowered to develop and practice independence. + Instil a love of learning and encourage pride in all achievements through the foundations of a high quality curriculum. Our Vision is to: + Be a high performing trust with uncompromising standards and high expectations. + Champion learning at the centre of our communities. + Promote and ensure the well-being and safeguarding of pupils at all times so they feel secure, happy and safe. + Enrich learning through engaging indoor and outdoor environments. + Have passionate, high quality staff who encourage a love of learning, evoke curiosity and stimulate imagination. + Enable pupils to achieve their potential, be well prepared for the next stage of their education and instil aspirations for their futures. + To offer opportunity for all through the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion whilst challenging social injustice and inequality enabling bright futures for all. Our Way is to: + Be guided by our key values; perseverance, kindness, respect, honesty and fairness. + Make learning fun, challenging and stimulating, using a creative and cutting edge curriculum. + Provide an atmosphere where pupils and staff feel safe, secure and valued and are empowered to achieve their full potential. + Be a family of schools strengthened by the support from parents/carers, children and the wider school community. Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) with eight schools in Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone:- Dover Christ Church Academy Chartham Primary School Folkestone Primary Folkestone Academy Morehall Primary Martello Primary St Stephens Infant School Turner Free School We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each academy is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development. Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children's futures…Empowering children's futures…Strengthening communities. To help us achieve this, Turner Staff 'Walk the Turner Talk' They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. Don't give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.
Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer. For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com