10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    14 May 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    2 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year initially, to be reviewed

Pay scale

MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are enthusiastic, quick thinking, adaptable, have a good sense of humour and enjoy a challenge, this is the school for you. This is a fantastic career opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with passion and commitment who really does have the desire to make a difference to the lives of children.

We would like to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner, who has high expectations of themselves and their pupils and has the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils through quality teaching and creative learning experiences. We strive for high standards of achievement across the curriculum and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a determination to make a difference. We are looking for someone who will value our school vision of developing the "whole child"; both academic and character.

What the school offers its staff

Our school has a strong, caring Christian ethos, high expectations, hard-working children and a strong team of motivated and supportive teaching and support staff. We strongly advise prospective applicants to visit our school before submitting an application where you will receive a warm welcome. St. Laurence Church of England Junior Academy is fully committed to the welfare of pupils and safeguarding. This post is dependent on a Disclosure Barring Service check, Health checks and satisfactory references.

Further details about the role

If you are enthusiastic, quick thinking, adaptable, have a good sense of humour and enjoy a challenge, this is the school for you. This is a fantastic career opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with passion and commitment who really does have the desire to make a difference to the lives of children. We can offer you in return delightful children and friendly supportive staff.

St. Laurence Church of England Junior Academy is looking to appoint an experienced KS 2 class teacher. We would like to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner, who has high expectations of themselves and their pupils and has the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils through quality teaching and creative learning experiences. We strive for high standards of achievement across the curriculum and the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a determination to make a difference. We are looking for someone who will value our school vision of developing the "whole child"; both academic and character.

Our school has a strong, caring Christian ethos, high expectations, hard-working children and a strong team of motivated and supportive teaching and support staff. We strongly advise prospective applicants to visit our school before submitting an application where you will receive a warm welcome. St. Laurence Church of England Junior Academy is fully committed to the welfare of pupils and safeguarding. This post is dependent on a Disclosure Barring Service check, Health checks and satisfactory references.

The successful applicant will be required to lead at least one subject across the school.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract for 1 year to be reviewed in August 2026.

This advertisement will close early if a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.

All applications to be made via Kent-Teach.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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.

About St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
155 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01843 592257

At St Laurence CE Junior Academy, we are committed to providing an enriching educational experience. Explore our website to stay updated on events, access resources, and engage with our school community. Parents, find important information and connect with your child's educational journey. Prospective parents and visitors, explore the essence of our school.

Our school offers a supportive, inclusive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment where each member is known by God, loved and empowered to reach their full potential. Children are encouraged through an aspirational and engaging curriculum to develop their knowledge, skills and character so that they can truly flourish, both now and into the future.

Arranging a visit to St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy

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