Class Teacher

Istead Rise Primary School, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG

45 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  31 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 July 2025

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: Teaching Position
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £49,084
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is:

• an inspirational and a highly effective teacher
• passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• creative in their approach to children's learning
• confident in their understanding of the learning and teaching process
• committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
• excellent with communication and personal skills

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

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• positive, well-behaved pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• support from friendly and dedicated staff teams, who promote collaborative working
• support from experienced senior leaders
• an effective and committed leadership team
• opportunities for effective professional development

Benefits include:

• 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 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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office for further information or to arrange a visit.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Monica Clark, Acting Headteacher, at monica.clark@swale.at or 01474 833177

Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)

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

Interview Date: TBC

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

IRPS - Class Teacher - Recruitment Pack.pdf - 3.09 MB (opens in new tab)

About Istead Rise Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: monica.clark@swale.at
• Phone number: 01474 833177
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/istead-rise-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Istead Rise Primary School

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

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