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  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    3 May 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 February 2023

Job details

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - One year

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled, organised and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate in making a difference to the lives of young children.

We are committed to getting the best outcomes for all our pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and committed teacher to join our Lordswood family.

We are proud of the impact that we are making on the lives of our young people. Our motto ‘Learning Without Limits’ expresses our deep desire to enable pupils to fulfil their greatest potential and to be encouraged to try new things and excel.

Lordswood School is committed to creating a diverse workforce, we treat all applicants in a fair and equal manner to ensure that unlawful discrimination does not occur.

What the school offers its staff

We have a strong vision based on our belief in developing Proud Traditions, Wide Horizons and High Achievement and supported by our family of Griffin Schools. Our collegiate working with our closest GST partner schools in Medway, enables us to offer excellent educational experiences to our pupils. As a GST school, we do not teach young people to know their place in society but rather discover their talents and passions and to take their place in society, making a difference wherever their futures take them.

As a valued member of our Lordswood family, you will:

  • Work with people who are committed to developing your talents, both professionally and personally.
  • Be given the best opportunities as a teacher and a leader within a collegiate of schools.
  • Have opportunities to study and take part in action research projects to inspire our curriculum and pedagogy.

We offer a tailored programme of CPD to ensure all of our team are aspirational and striving for their own successes. All staff are encouraged to develop and have the opportunity to lead across the collegiate. Lordswood prides itself with its stable workforce and its supportive Leadership. The school prioritises wellbeing, offering staff wellbeing activities and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Lordswood is a school passionate in supporting the ‘whole’ child and giving them an amazing experience so they develop a love of learning.

“Provision for developing pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding”.

Ofsted January 2019


Commitment to safeguarding

Lordswood School is committed to safeguarding all children and as such any appointment will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references and online checks will be required.

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About Lordswood School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
410 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01634 336767

Lordswood School is a two form entry school with a Nursery, in the suburbs of Chatham. Chatham is proud of its history and Lordswood prides itself on reflecting that in our values and ethos.

We offer an ambitious range of opportunities through our exciting extra-curricular activities and our inspiring creative curriculum working in partnership as a collegiate with Saxon Way and Kingfisher Primary School. The foundation of all Griffin Schools is built on three pillars: proud traditions, wide horizons and high achievement. Griffin Arts Festival, Sports Festival and Science Symposium are annual proud traditions which inspires our community and raises aspirations.

At Lordswood we follow a values based curriculum to give children the knowledge and understanding to make informed choices; both now and in the future, developing confident, resilient and effective citizens. Our core values of “Respect, Honesty and Perseverance” are reflected in everything we do and aspire to be.

Lordswood is a school passionate in supporting the ‘whole’ child and giving them an amazing experience so they develop a love of learning.

“Provision for developing pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding”.

Ofsted January 2019

We offer a tailored programme of CPD to ensure all of our team are aspirational and striving for their own successes. All staff are encouraged to develop and have the opportunity to lead across the collegiate. Lordswood prides itself with its stable workforce and its supportive Leadership. The school prioritises wellbeing, offering staff wellbeing activities and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Arranging a visit to Lordswood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@lordswood-gst.org.

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