Class Teacher (KS1 and KS2)

Oaklands Primary Academy, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3DN

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

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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: 32.5 Hour per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Q1 £38,390 tp Q6 £51,187

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching within KS1 or KS2 (or relevant training for ECTs)
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
• Proven or developing ability to deliver consistently strong teaching and secure good pupil outcomes
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

• A supportive and collaborative network across Trust academies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 wellbeing support
• Private Healthcare available after one year of service (renewed annually on 31 May)
• CycleShare Scheme available to all staff

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

Oaklands Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

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.

CETKS1~1.PDF - 300 KB (opens in new tab)

CET Application Form Part B.pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oaklands Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oaklands Primary Academy website
• Email address: sfloyd@chanceryeducation.com
• Phone number: 0208 462 5867
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaklands-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Oaklands Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sfloyd@chanceryeducation.com.

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