Vacancies
Teaching Assistant - Full Time
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in our school with our children who require 1:1 support. The position is for 30 hours per week 39 weeks a year (term time).
We are a happy school with a big heart in coastal Greatstone next to our beautiful beach.
Do you enjoy the thrill of helping children learn within a fun and caring team?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented TA to support our children within KS1/KS2. The applicant will need to have relevant qualifications and current experience of working within a school.
Are you:
passionate about securing positive outcomes for children?
highly motivated, organised and flexible in the way you work to best meet children's needs?
an effective communicator, highly skilled in building positive relationships with children, parents and professionals?
a strong advocate of support for children with SEND needs to achieve their best outcomes through inclusive practice?
Then you sound like the perfect addition to our friendly team!
We can offer you a friendly school with children who are delightful, warm and who strive to do well. We believe strongly in developing all members of our team through bespoke training. We also have excellent relationships with our parents and extra- curricular opportunities are important to our children.
Interested? Visits to the school are welcome. Please call the school office to make an appointment to see the Head of School or Deputy Head. We are looking forward to meeting you.
The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service along with all other relevant employment checks
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Teaching Assistant
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in our school with our children who require 1:1 support. The position is for 30 hours per week 39 weeks a year (term time).
We are a happy school with a big heart in coastal Greatstone next to our beautiful beach.
Do you enjoy the thrill of helping children learn within a fun and caring team?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented TA to support our children within KS1/KS2. The applicant will need to have relevant qualifications and current experience of working within a school.
Are you:
passionate about securing positive outcomes for children?
highly motivated, organised and flexible in the way you work to best meet children's needs?
an effective communicator, highly skilled in building positive relationships with children, parents and professionals?
a strong advocate of support for children with SEND needs to achieve their best outcomes through inclusive practice?
Then you sound like the perfect addition to our friendly team!
We can offer you a friendly school with children who are delightful, warm and who strive to do well. We believe strongly in developing all members of our team through bespoke training. We also have excellent relationships with our parents and extra- curricular opportunities are important to our children.
Interested? Visits to the school are welcome. Please call the school office to make an appointment to see the Head of School or Deputy Head. We are looking forward to meeting you.
The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service along with all other relevant employment checks.
Headteacher
Headteacher - Greatstone Primary School & Nursery
The Governing Body of the Lightyear Federation is seeking an exceptional and inspiring Headteacher to lead Greatstone Primary School & Nursery. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary and values-driven leader to build on the strengths of our school and guide it confidently into its next stage of development. The role is an opportunity for a proven exceptional deputy aspiring to start their career as a head teacher and work with the community, staff and governors to lead on inclusive nurture driven school.
As Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Greatstone Primary School & Nursery, inspiring pupils and staff alike. You will work closely with the Governing Body and the wider federation leadership team to provide strong strategic direction and ensure that the school continues to develop and thrive.
This role offers the opportunity to:
Lead a vibrant and welcoming primary school & nursery
Shape a clear and ambitious vision for the future of the school & nursery
Build strong partnerships with families, governors and the wider community
Develop and empower staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development
Ensure a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that supports every child to succeed
Work collaboratively within the Lightyear Federation to share expertise and strengthen outcomes for pupils
We Are Looking For a Headteacher Who:
Has a clear and compelling vision for high-quality primary education that prioritises pupils’ learning, wellbeing and personal development
Has experience of improving teaching and learning through coaching, professional development and effective performance management
Has a secure understanding of the EYFS and primary curriculum and a commitment to providing a broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils
Demonstrates strong knowledge and leadership of safeguarding, ensuring that pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive
Has a deep commitment to inclusion, with an understanding of SEND, SEMH and the importance of nurturing environments
Can use assessment and data intelligently to inform strategic planning and drive improvement
Has the organisational and operational skills to manage staffing, resources and school priorities effectively
Can build positive and trusting relationships with families, governors and external partners
What We Can Offer
A supportive and welcoming school & nursery community
Dedicated, hardworking and passionate staff
Strong governance and support from the Lightyear Federation
Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the federation
A leadership role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to gain a sense of our community and vision. Please contact Vikki Reeves, Business Director to arrange a tour – bd@lightyear.kent.sch.uk
