Pay: Unqualified Teacher/Main Pay Scale Start Date: September 2021 We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring person who is passionate about teaching and developing swimming for Year 2 and 3 pupils, to join our school. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional swimming instructor/coach, both innovative and energetic and who has excellent knowledge and understanding of outstanding swimming teaching and learning. Pay band is dependent on experience and qualifications. The post is for 6-12 hours per week during term time with occasional lessons/pool time for Holiday Play Scheme children age range 5-11 years. Our school is part of Coppice Primary Partnership, a small primary focused Multi Academy Trust based in Maidstone and surrounding areas. Within the school and across the Trust we offer exciting career development and have an established 'Leadership Pathways' programme for all staff who wish to explore a range of career opportunities including leadership roles for the right candidate. We are also passionate about valuing and supporting our staff and offer a range of employment incentives including, free childcare for primary aged children, fast-tracking opportunities and a family friendly approach to flexible working. Please feel free to discuss this further with us. As an excellent practitioner you must: • Possess a current National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches certificate (or equivalent), Lifeguard training and Qualified First Aider. • Be a fully paid member of the Institute of Swimming • Have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils. • Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children. • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills. In return, we offer: • Children who are articulate, great fun, willing and eager to learn. • A creative, positive and friendly staff team. • A large, modern and well-resourced primary school, set in excellent school grounds, where opportunities for high quality outdoor learning are facilitated Please note we will only accept applications via the online form found attached to this vacancy This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Closing Date: 21/06/2021 at 09:00 Interviews: W/C 28 June 2021 Information about the school Loose Primary School is part of a friendly community, situated on the outskirts of Maidstone. Together with Coxheath Primary School and St Katherine's Primary School and Nursery, it is a member of the Coppice Primary Partnership which is providing many exciting career opportunities for staff to explore. We have very high expectations for pupil outcomes and support staff with many professional development opportunities to help secure the very best provision for every child. We are committed to working collaboratively with other schools and a Leadership Pathways programme exists for all members of staff with career development opportunities to explore. The school was judged by Ofsted as outstanding in November 2016 and is popular and oversubscribed. We have highly motivated and well-behaved children and supportive parents. Teachers plan and monitor work together in and across year group teams offering mutual support and exchange of ideas. An effective induction process exists for new staff offering a mentor for the first year. We value sporting activities highly and have extensive grounds and our own indoor swimming pool. We compete successfully with other local schools in a wide range of sports and in local and county tournaments. The children swim all year round, taught by qualified swimming coaches, and all leave the school able to swim well. 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. KTJ1
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