Class Teacher - Maternity

Stocks Green is a successful one form entry school in the village of Hildenborough. We have a friendly atmosphere and ethos of high expectation for our pupils. There currently have 216 children on roll, the majority of whom live in the village. We enjoy strong community links and are part of Tonbridge Village Collaboration - 6 similar local schools with whom we work closely on a wide range of development activities.
Our facilities include seven classrooms, a large hall, an excellent library, a specialist music room and a care suite with a shower facility. The Foundation Stage classroom has a covered outside learning area and garden. We are proud of our extensive grounds, which have been developed to create outdoor learning areas, including a pond area, an allotment, stage, quiet areas, Forest School, adventure playground and exercise trail. Sport and music are strengths in our school, which we actively encourage with the pupils. We run a range of extra curricular clubs and have before and after school care facilities.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher for a part-time position to work in either KS1 or KS2 for three days per week, Monday to Wednesday. This will be on a contract to cover maternity leave from September 2024 until June 2025.
We are looking for a highly motivated and effective teacher to join our fantastic team. If you are dedicated and passionate about teaching and learning, and wish to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, then this could be the position for you.
The successful candidate will:
+ Be able to demonstrate inspirational teaching
+ Be committed to innovation and school improvement
+ Be willing to support with the development of subject areas within and with the support of a curriculum team
+ Be committed to securing strong pupil progress
+ Have high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
+ Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
+ Committed to being part of a strong professional team
+ Embrace change and keep up to date with evidence based practice and
+ Be dynamic and a team player
+ Have a commitment to supporting children to be the best they can be

+ Fantastic children who are well behaved, enjoy school and strive to do their best
+ A warm and supportive community of teachers, governors, support staff and parents who are all invested in creating the best environment for children to thrive in
+ An inspirational, dedicated and vibrant staff team
+ Opportunities to develop subject leadership skills alongside a curriculum team
We would love to have to opportunity to meet you before interview and show you around the school. Please telephone the school office on to book a visit for a school tour with the Headteacher.
Stocks Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring service and other relevant checks.