ALL VACANCIES AT LADY JOANNA THORNHILL (ENDOWED) PRIMARY SCHOOL ARE ADVERTISED ON THE KENT TEACH WEBSITE AND CAN BE FOUND FOLLOWING THE LINK: Kent Teach portal

FULL TIME KEY STAGE 1 LEADER

Pay Scale:          UP3

Days per week:  5 days Monday - Friday

This role is a special opportunity. It is your chance to contribute to a remarkable community that cares deeply about our children. At Lady Joanna we want an expansive education for the children and one which supports learning for The Head, Heart and Hand. We are focused on developing strong pedagogy throughout all curriculum subjects and you will contribute to this, bringing your expertise and high-quality knowledge of teaching and learning across the curriculum.

We want our children to think critically and we want them to make a difference to the world around them. We are a Rights Respecting school and the difference that this makes goes beyond the school gates, making a positive impact on the whole community. The intention of the Rights Respecting curriculum is that:

§ Children are healthier and happier

§ Children feel safe

§ Children have better relationships

§ Children become active and involved in school life and the wider world

Our primary school is lucky to work with nine other schools in the CARE Foundation Trust and this provides a vibrant, learning community with many shared opportunities for development.

The successful candidate may be an existing leader, a newcomer or returner. What matters is the mindset.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about learning, early reading and creating exciting learning opportunities for all Key Stage 1 children. You may have had Early Years’ experience and know how to extend this into effective continuous provision in Key Stage 1.

In particular you will also be a curious, reflective thinker who knows there are different ways to achieve outcomes; someone who balances rigour with innovation. You will need to be someone who is comfortable dealing with complexity and embracing a diverse range of ideas, and who is able to bring clarity and a sense of identity to that thinking. Investing in others through coaching and mentoring will be at the heart of your leadership and you will be able to create a climate of enquiry, alongside collaboration.

You will be supported by a Governing Body which is committed to your professional development and a developing school culture which is based around being a ‘learning school’. We will support your individual learning pathway in the best way that we can.

If you are interested and think you can bring learning alive for our community, please get in touch to have an informal conversation and find out more. School visits will be held by appointment only with Headteacher. Please call the school office on 01233 812781 or email headteacher@ladyj.kent.sch.uk to either book a call or a visit.

The successful candidate will start in September 2024

Tour:                       18th April @ 1.45, 24th April @ 11.00am,

Closing date:         7th May 2024

Interviews:             17th May 2024

TEACHING ASSISTANT/WRAP AROUND CARE PLAY ASSISTANT

Pay Scale:           KR3

Days per week:  5 days Monday - Friday  Term Time Only plus 5 development days per year

Hours:                 25 per week  12:00 - 5:30pm (with 30 mins unpaid break)

Start Date:         As soon as possible 

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Teaching Assistant who is also adept at supporting children’s play and wrap-around care provision. You should be a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helping them to strive for their best.

Your numeracy and literacy skills will be strong enough to improve children's standards. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude, good sense of humour and be friendly and approachable. Good time management and the ability to work using your own initiative are essential. All applications from experienced Teaching Assistants will be considered and all relevant training will be given to the right candidate.

Responsibilities may include:

· Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

· Actively nurture children’s play through OPAL

· Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extra-curricular activities

· Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures

· Understand the Early Years curriculum and how to promote learning

· Use effective questioning to ensure learning moves on for different groups of pupils

· Provide pastoral care and support for pupils to learn and develop curiosity

· Support the development of children's basic skills, including physical coordination, speech and communication

· Work under the direction of the Class Teachers learning both indoors and outdoors

Above all you need to like children, to want the very best for them and be prepared to put their needs first. Children will be at the heart of your work. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority applicants, as they are under-represented within our school workforce.

This is a rolling advertisement and the school reserves the right to close applications, should we find a suitable applicant prior to the closing date being met. It is therefore recommended that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

We would ask Recruitment Agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.