Fawkham CE Primary School

Year 1 & 2 Teacher

Overview

School:                                          Fawkham CEP School

Local Authority:                          Kent County Council

Position Start Date:                    April 2026 (sooner where possible)

Position Type:                              Year 1/2 teacher

Employment Type:                     Full time, permanent

Date of Interview:                      Negotiable

Pay Spine:                                    MPS


An exciting opportunity has arisen within our fantastic primary school for an experienced, ambitious, qualified, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our driven and talented team in the position of class teacher for our Year 1 and 2 vertically grouped class.

We warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers. We are a warm and friendly, high achieving primary school at the heart of the community with strong links to our local Church.

We are looking for an outstanding infant practitioner who is a creative and imaginative teacher that would relish the career development opportunities provided from working with proactive staff to further develop our school. You must be able to plan highly effectively to meet the needs of all children. Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of all pupils are essential as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the infant curriculum.


We are looking for someone who:

  • supports and helps promote the school’s Christian ethos
  • is a good primary practitioner with proven ‘good’ teaching and learning with the highest expectations of pupils and themselves
  • is committed to raising standards of achievement
  • demonstrates very high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviours
  • is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking
  • has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
  • is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors
  • possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • can lead subject/s (subject/s negotiable) across the school
  • is able to work collaboratively
  • is willing to work very hard - essential in a small school where there are fewer teachers to share the work load

 

In return we will offer you:

  • the opportunity to help shape our future by joining our proactive staff team
  • a school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
  • happy, very well-behaved children who are eager to learn, enjoy and are proud of their school
  • a stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
  • a strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
  • a welcoming, friendly, highly motivated, talented and dedicated staff team
  • a very supportive governing body, local church and parent body

Interviews will take place within one week of application submissions if we feel that you would be suitable to come and join our great team.

You are warmly invited to arrange a visit to the school and to discuss the position further with the Headteacher, Miss Mandy Bridges. Please telephone the school office to arrange this.

Fawkham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK.

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Personal attributes

Person Specification – Year 1 and Year 2 Teacher

 

 

Essential

 

Desirable

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

Qualified Teacher Status

Registration with the Teaching Agency (DfE)

 

To have experience and knowledge of working within infants

 

 

To have an up to date working knowledge of the new National Curriculum – particularly the parts pertaining to Years 1 and 2.

 

 

Communication

 

Ability to exchange information clearly, presentation skills, training etc.

Ability to exchange routine verbal information clearly with children and adults

Ability to express own views and opinions in a constructive and professional manner.

 

The ability to exchange complex and sensitive information in a firm and non-ambiguous way

 

 

Ability to consult effectively with children and adults.

Ability to motivate, encourage, empower and inspire children and adults

 

 

Working with children

 

Ability to manage a class, ensuring pupils remain on task

Understanding and implementation of school behaviour management policy

 

 

To have a working knowledge and experience of implementing the Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum.

 

To understand the statutory framework relating to teaching 

 

To have worked using a more integrated approach to learning and the curriculum.

 

To have planned and delivered a topic approach curriculum that offers first hand learning experiences for pupils.

 

Have a good knowledge of how to teach phonics and Letters and Sounds

 

 

 

To have a good understanding of the way in which children develop

and an understanding of different developmental stages and the impact of experience on these developments

Understand and support children in transition

 

The ability to engage and extend pupils’ learning through higher order questioning.

 

To understand and promote the value of emotional and physical wellbeing in adults and children and

take responsibility for own wellbeing

 

 

 

Working with others

 

To understand and value the role of parents and carers in supporting children

To know when, where and how education and support services can be accessed

 

 

 

The ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults using appropriate communication styles

The ability to build open and honest relationships

 

 

 

To work effectively as part of a team

The ability to work independently

To know when and how to seek support

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

 

The ability to be proactive and initiate action

 

 

 

 

To have responsibility for leading a team

 

 

To raising achievement

 

 

A proven track record of having a positive impact on progress and attainment.

 

 

General

 

To demonstrate a commitment to treating all people fairly

 

 

 

To understand what is meant by safeguarding and the different way in which children can be harmed

To understand and comply with children protection procedures

 

 

 

To understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality

 

 

 

To demonstrate commitment to and

evidence of Continuing Professional Development

 

 

 

Salary & Benefits

Main Pay Scale

Location

Fawkham CE Primary School
Valley Road
Fawkham
Longfield
DA3 8NA

Supporting documents

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Deadline and how to apply

Interviews will take place within one week of application submissions if we feel that you would be suitable to come and join our great team. Please apply via Kent Teach here

Equal opportunities

Fawkham CEP School is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates.