Class Teacher (KS2)

Pickhurst Academy, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HL

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 March 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 Hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Q1 £38,390 tp Q6 £51,187

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards QTS (ECTs welcome).

• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies.

• Ability to create an inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can succeed.

• Excellent 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

Bespoke CPD and career progression opportunities across Trust academies.

• A supportive and collaborative network of staff and schools.

• 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

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.

Additional documents

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

CET Application Form Part A.docx - 2.83 MB (opens in new tab)

CET KS2 Class Teacher GSS JD & PS Updated Nov 24.pdf - 293 KB (opens in new tab)

CET Application Form Part B.docx - 177 KB (opens in new tab)

PCK KS2 Class Teacher Advert March 2026.pdf - 342 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pickhurst Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 512 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pickhurst Academy website
• Email address: HR@cetrust.com
• Phone number: 0208 462 5867
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pickhurst-academy

Arranging a visit to Pickhurst Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@cetrust.com.

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