MERSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL: KS2 Teacher - Full-time

Start Date: Sep 2016

Pay: MPS

The children of Mersham Primary School are on the hunt for a great teacher to join the existing staff.

The ideal applicant will be as motivated and excited by education as the pupils are.

He or she will be full of enthusiasm and have boundless energy. They will be excited about the prospect of working with wonderful children, talented and committed colleagues, and supportive parents.

The successful candidate will recognise that delivering the highest possible educational outcomes for pupils is not simply a matter of exemplary teaching but fostering a sense of fun and wonder in the classroom.

Those applying should:

• be excellent classroom practitioners


• have high expectations of the children and themselves


• be able to work collaboratively with others


• be able to take the initiative


• relish a challenge


• recognise that teaching remains the best job in the world

The post would suit either an NQT or someone with a few years experience under their belt. An interest in leading ICT could be advantageous.

A tour of the school is highly recommended.

In return for your exceptional skills you will be given every opportunity for professional development, strong support and a job that is second to none.

Mersham Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

You can find out more about the school at our website. If you would like further details or want to arrange a tour, please contact the school office on 01233 720449.

Closing Date: 20/06/2016 at 09:00

Interviews: 23rd June 2016

Information about the school

Mersham Primary School is situated in an attractive village south east of Ashford, just off the A20. This highly successful, popular and friendly rural school currently has 200 pupils on roll, drawn from Mersham itself, the surrounding villages, Ashford and beyond. Our ICT is well resourced, including Wi-Fi, an ICT suite, class computers. Interactive whiteboards, visualizers and 27 i-pads. The playing field and grounds have been substantially developed and resourced to provide exciting opportunities for staff to enhance the entire curriculum through regular Outdoor Classroom activities.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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