The school has all the benefits of small schools, with a community focus and strong team spirit.  As part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust, the school and staff benefit from being part of a wider family, learning, working and growing with schools across three local authorities.  This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a developing school.

 We strongly encourage suitably qualified and eligible applicants from all backgrounds to apply to join us to help us meet our aspirations of being a fully inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.   

 If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding role and would like to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you.    

 We wish to appoint an excellent teacher who:

• Is passionate about making a difference to all children
• Believes in the importance of strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Has consistently high expectations of pupils’ achievement and attitudes to learning 
• Is committed to modelling and being fully supportive of the school’s Christian values  
  

 Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Key Stage 1.
• Plan and assess effectively to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the school’s vision and values.

 Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 We are able to offer:

• A supportive, friendly and motivated team of staff, who show a passionate commitment to improving learners' educational experiences 
• A curriculum inspired by children's natural curiosity and interest in learning 
• An engaging and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to care, support and learn from each other 
• A tailored and supportive CPD programme, where research-informed practice and personal learning is central, with wider opportunities to grow within our very supportive Multi Academy Trust  
• Opportunities for you to play an active part in the school's development and its future success  

  Applications should be made online via MyNewTerm.  We reserve the right to interview as we receive applications and will withdraw the advertisement if a suitable candidate is selected. 

 To arrange a tour, and for more information, please contact Mrs Sarah Rooney on 01582 872336 or email: office@ken.dsamat.co.uk 

 Kensworth CE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 Kensworth CE Academy carries out enhanced DBS checks on all staff and volunteers. 

 DBS 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.  

Due to the nature of the job it will be necessary for an Enhanced DBS to be undertaken. It is essential, therefore that in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions, and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986.  

 Applicants therefore are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment. Disclosures are handled in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be accessed from the Children & Learning Department, HR Division, or on www.disclosure.gov.uk