Class Teacher (ECT or Experienced)
Bligh Primary School (Infants), Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
10 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 1 - 6 / UPR 1 - 3 (depending on experience)
Class Teacher (ECT or Experienced) job summary
Join Bligh Primary School as a Teacher - Early Career and Experienced Welcome
Start strong. Feel supported. Make a meaningful impact.
Hours: 27.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: September 2026 (st July 2026 start date for ECT's get paid over the summer!) Actual Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)
Are you a passionate teacher ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) beginning your teaching journey or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, Bligh Primary School would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a school where children are encouraged to dream big, act now, and make positive choices for their futures. Bligh Primary School combines high academic expectations with a strong focus on personal growth, wellbeing, and community.
About Bligh Primary & Maritime Academy TrustBligh Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive school in Strood, Kent, where children and staff live out our HEART values — Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience, and Teamwork. These values shape every part of school life and support all members of our community to thrive.
At Bligh, we believe education should be meaningful, engaging, and help children grow both academically and personally. We work hard to ensure pupils leave school ready, respectful, safe, and equipped with the skills they need for future success.
We’re proud to be part of the Maritime Academy Trust — a collaborative network of schools committed to innovation, professional development, and preparing children for a future we can’t yet imagine.
About The Role
As a teacher at Bligh Primary, you’ll be joining a supportive and reflective team where professional development and high‑quality teaching are priorities. Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher or experienced, you’ll be respected, supported, and encouraged to grow
In this role, you will:
Deliver an engaging, inclusive curriculum that reflects our school values
Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
Help children develop academically, socially, and emotionally
Reflect on your practice and grow in confidence as a teacher
You’ll never be expected to “figure it out alone” — we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Who You AreWe welcome applications from teachers who:
Have (or will hold) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Are passionate about inspiring children and helping them thrive
Are reflective, curious, and eager to learn
Believe in building positive relationships in school and the community
Embrace our HEART values and a culture of respect, resilience, and teamwork
At Bligh Primary School, as part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer more than just a job — we offer a community and a career pathway with opportunities to develop professionally and personally.
For Early Career Teachers (ECTs):
Fully supported ECT induction with an experienced mentor
1st July start with pay over the summer
Trust-wide ECT networks and peer support opportunities
Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative school culture
High-quality CPD through the LearnUpon platform, tailored to your needs
For Experienced Teachers:
A collaborative and supportive professional community
Opportunities for career progression within the Trust, including leadership pathways
Pupils who are eager to learn and represent school values in their behaviour
High-quality professional development and innovative CPD: bitesize, practical training that fits around busy teaching lives delivered via our Learn Upon platform
Wellbeing support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health Champions, and First Aiders
We warmly encourage you to visit Bligh Primary and see what makes our school special. To arrange a visit, contact the school office on 01634 336220
You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!
Bligh Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with safeguarding guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
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 Bligh Primary School (Infants)
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 309 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bligh Primary School (Infants) website
Bligh Primary School is part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich and Kent. Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.
We are thriving two form entry school which has been selected by the DfE to ‘grow’ to a three form entry school due to its good and outstanding statuses. By 2023 Bligh Primary will be a full three form entry school
Our key objective at Bligh Primary School is to equip all our children with the key skills of communication and collaboration as well as being community minded. We expect all our adults to provide the children with first hand experiences, knowledge and the necessary skills to articulate what they have learnt in a clear and informative way. This is developed through our clear teaching and learning focus on communication, community and collaboration.
Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We welcome and celebrate differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by our HEART values. Bligh is a school with HEART. Honesty, Empathy, Achievement, Resilience and Teamwork. We believe that these personal characteristics are essential in forming positive adult lives.
Our community is an essential part of the curriculum, which is why we chose to focus on using the surrounding local area to deepen the children’s understanding, making them experts of their locality throughout their learning journey.
Children leave Bligh with a sense of belonging, the ability to work independently, in pairs or as part of a team in collaboration. They can communicate effectively what they have learnt, gather a wealth of knowledge and skills through all areas of the curriculum. They have a clear understanding and knowledge of the community around them, their place within it and the opportunities it presents.
Finally, we are a school which believes in research-based practice. We believe that teaching is an art which is underpinned by research and best practice. Learning happens best when professionals understand the principles and science of learning.
Working with the children at Bligh Primary School is a privilege. We have a clear understanding of how our children learn and expect this to be evident in all the work we do.
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