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  • LocationLocation:
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  • GradeGrade:
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  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
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  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    Full-Time 100% FTE
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LW
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    690
  • About The Role

  • We are seeking a full time class teacher to join our one form entry school. Orchard is a small community school with big aspirational goals. We strive to bring out the very best in every child, who are supported by our enthusiastic and hardworking staff.

    If you are passionate about teaching, want every child to be the best they can be and have a relentless drive to achieve high standards, then Orchard Primary is the place for you. 

    We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher for our reception class who is resilient, passionate, ambitious and ready to inspire a generation of children.

    We will offer you:
    Strong leadership and a clear strategic direction
    Outstanding teacher development and support through high quality CPD
    An enabling 'can do' culture in which to learn and grow.
    Future leadership opportunities.

    This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. 

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 0208 300 4878 or at [email protected].
  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:
    Teachers Pension Scheme 
    Automatic Incremental Progression 
    28 days Statutory Annual Leave *(for Teachers) 
    Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time) 
    Employee Assistance Programme
    Kaarp Benefits Scheme 
    Effective CPD opportunities
    Collaborative working with other schools
    Excellent ICT facilities
    Opportunities for flexible working
     
    To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Orchard Primary School, Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent DA15 6LW. CVs will not be accepted. 

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.  

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. 

    Orchard Primary School is committed to quality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.
  • About Us

  • Orchard Primary School is a one-form entry primary school with a nursery. We are very proud of our pupils, who are committed to learning and we work in partnership with parents/carers and other stakeholders for our children to achieve the best outcomes in a safe and secure environment. Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.orchardprimary.co.uk/.

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