• Closing Date:Closing Date:
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  • LocationLocation:
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  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
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  • GradeGrade:
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  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
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  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
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  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Danson Primary School, Danson Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 2BH
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    733
  • About The Role

  • Danson Primary School has opened employment opportunities for a Temporary Maternity Cover Class Teacher to join our hardworking and enthusiastic KS1 or KS2 teaching teams. Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, creative and committed full time class teacher to support and facilitate the learning journey of our Danson pupils. Our ideal candidate would be passionate about teaching and learning, and have creativity in their approach to encourage our children to become the very best that they can be.

    You will be joining a highly ambitious team who are committed to growing our own leaders and developing exceptional teachers. Our staff are committed to working together to help our pupils to grow and develop into independent young learners. The suitable candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of our enthusiastic team. We would welcome applications from Main Pay Scale teachers who wish to work within a family orientated and progressive school.  

    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 Mrs M Stevens on 02083031858 or at [email protected] .
  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:

    • A supportive leadership team committed to continual improvement
    • A strong ethos of high expectation, collaboration and reflective practice 
    • A commitment to professional development, with excellent ECT and NPQ programs
    • A school where wellbeing is a priority
    • Opportunities for flexible working
    • Excellent ICT infrastructure
    • Chromebook for individual use
    • Teachers Pension Scheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Kaarp Benefits Scheme
    • Opportunities for flexible working
    How to Apply:
     
    To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form, available from the downloads section below. Applications should be submitted to [email protected] . Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to Danson primary school, Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BH. CVs will not be accepted.

     

    The closing date for applications is 30.06.2026. Interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications. Only those shorted listed will be contacted.

    We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date if suitable candidates are found.

     

    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. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

     

  • About Us

  • Danson is a popular, friendly school where we pride ourselves on providing all children with a broad and balanced curriculum and enjoy success in academic, creative and sporting achievements.  In our most recent inspection, we were recognised as being significantly beyond good in all areas which is an exciting step towards becoming Outstanding.

    We have a strong and supportive leadership team who have high expectations and a caring culture for our school.  We are proud of the strong relationships between staff and pupils that permeate our environment.  Our dedicated staff are committed to ensuring our pupils have the opportunity to be the very best that they can be.  We work together to help our pupils to grow and develop into independent young learners.

    Our children are polite, kind to each other, enthusiastic, and love learning. We are fortunate to have supportive parents and Governors who share a strong commitment to our school and its values and ethos.  We are proud to offer expansive school grounds and modern facilities that provide a welcoming, vibrant setting for learning, growth, and community.

    Danson is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, school leaders give this the highest priority and expect all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a safer recruitment process appropriate vetting procedures which includes Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school References are taken prior to interview.
     
    Danson Primary School is a richly diverse community and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We embrace diversity and equality and are committed to building a school community with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views.  We do not discriminate in employment based on any protected characteristics. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the school and potentially constitutes misconduct.

    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.danson.bexley.sch.uk/

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