Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

Westlands Primary School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1XN

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  20 May 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Westlands Primary School
• Full Time; All Year Round
• Fixed Term – 1 Year (Maternity Cover)

We have the exciting opportunity for an inspirational and dedicatedteacher to join our forward thinking and collaborative team in Key Stage 1 or 2. We are looking for someone with the drive and passion to continueto support the development of teaching and learning and provide the best opportunities for our pupils.

This post represents an ideal opportunity for someone with ambition towork in a large, innovative primary school in partnership with the SeniorLeadership Team as part of one of the South East’s leading multi-academy trusts.

What the school offers its staff

In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer you the opportunity to work within an inspirational Trust with a focus on delivery of an exceptional curriculum.

This post provides the opportunity:

• To work with children who have an enthusiasm for learning;
• To work with supportive, talented and committed colleagues and an experienced governing body;
• To develop leadership skills with the support of experienced leaders, both within the school and throughout the Trust;
• To work in a positive school environment where all children are supported to aim high and achieve their best;
• To undertake a key role in determining the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

Join us to benefit from:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
  

Further details about the role

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact Caroline Powell, caroline.powell@swale.at or 01795 470862.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed application form directly to victoria.pettett@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Dates: w/c 19th May 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to victoria.pettett@swale.at

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

WPS - Class teacher - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 2.43 MB (opens in new tab)

About Westlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 521 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westlands Primary School website
• Email address: caroline.powell@swale.at
• Phone number: 01795 470862
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westlands-primary-school-sittingbourne

Arranging a visit to Westlands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email caroline.powell@swale.at.

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