Class Teacher

Days Lane Primary School, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8JU

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a creative teacher to join our highly motivated and friendly team. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Career Teachers.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for teaching and drive to make a difference to children’s lives. The candidate will benefit from a personalised induction, support and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent practitioner or have the potential to become one
• Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Katrina Mendy on

recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A happy, supportive and nurturing environment with a dedicated, experienced team
• Children who are eager and motivated to learn
• Opportunities to refine your leadership practice and develop the knowledge and skills needed for future headship
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary and pay progression
• Support for your health and wellbeing via the employee assistance programme
• Termly staff events, including Christmas and summer parties, and regular school fun days.
• Equality and diversity: We are committed to promoting an equal and inclusive community, attracting a diverse range of candidates

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. In line with KCSIE 2025, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The online search is done on publicly available information and care will be taken to avoid unconscious bias and discrimination. Only information relating to suitability to work with children will be disclosed to the selection panel.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Application Pack 2026.pdf - 413 KB (opens in new tab)

About Days Lane Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 661 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Days Lane Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 02083001697
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/days-lane-primary-school

Days Lane is a popular and successful three-form entry stand-alone Academy providing an inclusive, caring and stimulating learning environment for children aged three to eleven. The school has a tradition of high academic standards and offers an exciting range of enrichment and extra curriculum activities.

Arranging a visit to Days Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk.

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