Class Teacher
Balfour Junior School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
24 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale
Class Teacher job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our vibrant school community for a one-year maternity cover. The successful candidate will inspire a love of learning, create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment, and work closely with colleagues to ensure high-quality teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who is passionate, reflective, and committed to helping every child thrive. In return, we offer a welcoming and collaborative staff team, engaged pupils, and a strong culture of professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact and become part of our school’s warm, supportive community.
In return, we will offer you:
An incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
Care first employee assistance programme
Non-contributory membership of Benenden Private Health Care Cover
Membership of the Teachers Government Pension Scheme
Two-week half term in October
Cycle to work scheme
For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Balfour Junior School
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Zoe Mayston on 01634 843833 or via email zmayston@balfourjuniors.org.uk
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.
Safeguarding Commitment
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Equality & Inclusivity Statement
At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Balfour Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 480 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Balfour Junior School website
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