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Class Teacher KS2

Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8FH

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS (£32,916 to £45,352)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner with:

• positive, proactive, and engaging practice
• strong and up-to-date understanding of how pupils learn
• dedication to high expectations and a firm drive to release the potential of every child
• the ability to adapt planning to meet the needs of all pupils
• the passion to build strong relationships with pupils
• a flexible and collaborativeapproach, who thrives independently and as part of a team
• experience of KS2 (experience in Year 6 would be an advantage).

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• very well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• an amazing teaching environment - large, bright and airy classrooms with the latest technology
• great outdoor space including a large field and dedicated forest school area
• supportive, friendly and dedicated colleagues who work well together as a team
• opportunities for professional development
• opportunities to lead on improvement projects
• supportive parents and governors
• a commitment to supporting teacher wellbeing and workload
• the opportunity to develop a subject area across the school - please state your interests in your application
• a planned and resourced curriculum.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Class_teacher_JD_and_PS Sept 2026.pdf - 121 KB (opens in new tab)

About Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
• Email address: office@platt.kent.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01732882596
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/platt-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

We are a one form entry community church of England school made up of approximately 170 kind, motivated and excited learners.
Our vision is based on the parable of the mustard seed in that we aim for all children to grow, flourish and be responsible and reflective individuals. The staff at our school are valued and are expected to embrace our Christian vision and the values of Care – Learn – Forgive. Our children are confident and proud of their school and belonging to it. We believe education should not only equip children academically and emotionally but provide memories and shape our children to live 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10).

Our school successfully completed a SIAMs inspection in July 2023 and an Ofsted inspection in October 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and to this end all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Arranging a visit to Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@platt.kent.sch.uk.

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