What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about teaching and eager to make a lasting impact on our pupils? Ramsgate Arts Primary School is seeking a Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our vibrant and dedicated team on a maternity leave cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that truly values creativity, inclusivity, and community spirit, and where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
As a Year 1 Teacher, you will play a key role in shaping the educational journey of our pupils. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to start your teaching career in a supportive environment or an experienced educator seeking a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for someone who will:
• Embrace our ‘One Childhood, One Chance’ philosophy, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
• Place exceptional teaching and learning at the heart of your practice, inspiring a love of learning in every pupil.
• Demonstrate the potential to grow and develop into an outstanding practitioner — our children deserve nothing less.
• Be committed to collaborative working, contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
• Engage, motivate, and support pupils, staff, and parents with creativity, flair, sensitivity, and challenge.
• Have the drive and determination to ensure every child receives a first-class educational experience.
• Want to be part of the Viking Academy Team, working alongside dynamic colleagues to enhance teaching and learning across our Trust.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• A supportive and collaborative team of teachers dedicated to delivering the very best outcomes for our pupils.
• A nurturing environment for ECTs, with a structured induction programme designed to support your development.
• The opportunity to work in a creative, arts-infused school where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.
• A strong leadership team across the Trust, ensuring all our schools provide an exceptional educational experience.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing, with ongoing action to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Fabulous pupils who are eager to learn and ready to be inspired by an exceptional teacher.
• A tailored induction and CPD programme to support your continuous professional development and areas for growth.
Further details about the role
This is a full-time, fixed-term position until August 2026.
Closing date for applications:12th December 2024
Interviews:17th December 2024
We encourage all potential candidates to arrange a visit to the school before applying. Please contact Leonie Roke via HRA@vikingacademytrust.com to book your visit.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of our pupils. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).