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Post Title: Class Teacher
School: Danson Primary School
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: 100%
Grade: MPS/UPS
Salary: MPS/UPS
Position Start Date: September 2024-Earlier starting date maybe available
We are a popular, friendly school where we pride ourselves on providing all children with a broad and balanced
curriculum and enjoy success in academic, creative and sporting achievements. Whilst our SEND percentage is
significantly below the national average, we are committed to ensuring our pupils have the opportunity to be the
very best that they can be. Our children are polite, kind to each other, enthusiastic, and love learning. We are
fortunate to have supportive parents and Governors who have high expectations for their children’s learning,
progress and attainment.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, school leaders
give this the highest priority and expect all staff to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to
appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. References are
taken prior to interview.
For further information about the school, please visit www.danson.bexley.sch.uk
Benefits 
What we offer: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
● Performance Related Pay
● 25-28 days Statutory Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time)
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Kaarp Benefits Scheme
● Effective CPD opportunities
● Excellent ICT facilities (access to own Chromebook if applicant is successful)
● Opportunities for flexible working

Danson Primary School has opened employment opportunities for an experienced Class Teacher to join our
hardworking and enthusiastic team. Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated, creative and committed full time
class teacher to support and facilitate the learning journey of our Danson pupils. Our ideal candidate would be
passionate about teaching and learning, and have creativity in their approach to encourage our children to become
the very best that they can be.
You will be joining a highly ambitious team who are committed to growing our own leaders and developing
exceptional teachers. Our staff are committed to working together to help our pupils to grow and develop into
independent young learners. The suitable candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of our
enthusiastic team. We would welcome applications from both experienced teachers and encourage Early Career
Teachers to apply who wish to work within a family orientated and progressive school.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language
Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to
ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job
requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs M Stevens on 02083031858 or at
office@danson.bexley.sch.uk .
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form, available from the downloads section
below. Applications should be submitted to recruitment@danson.bexley.sch.uk . Alternatively, paper applications should
be sent to Danson primary school, Danson Lane, Welling, DA16 2BH. CVs will not be accepted.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on
English language requirement for public sector workers.  Danson Primary School has a statutory duty under Part 7 of
the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective
performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will
be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
The closing date for applications is 03.04.2024. Interviews are ongoing as suitable candidates are shortlisted. Only
those shorted listed will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date if suitable candidates are found.
References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to
complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.
Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with
candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s
Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
Danson Primary School is a richly diverse community and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified
persons. We embrace diversity and equality and are committed to building a school community with a variety of
backgrounds, skills and views. We do not discriminate in employment based on any protected characteristics. This
commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the
school and potentially constitutes misconduct.

Danson-leaflet.pdf

Teacher-Person-Spec-Final.pdf

MPS-USPS-JOB-DESCRIPTION-PRIMARY-CLASS-TEACHER-2024.pdf

Application-form-Teaching...docx