Class Teacher

Oasis Academy Skinner Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LG

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  19 December 2025

• Closing date

  18 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Class Teacher job summary

Are you an exceptional Primary Class Teacher?

Ready to make your mark in a thriving school where you can put down roots and inspire every day?

At Oasis Academy Skinner Street, we’re looking for a remarkable Primary Class Teacher to join our strong team - and make us even stronger.

We’re flexible on classroom assignment for the right candidate, because great teaching is what matters most.

What makes us special?

• We’re here to change lives - our children have huge potential. Many face real challenges, but all arrive ready to learn and grow. Supporting them can be demanding but is always rewarding.

• We’re a family, not just a school - Skinner Street is warm, welcoming, and built on trust, open communication, and mutual respect. We support each other every step of the way.

• We’re proud of our space and spirit - our renovated building reflects the pride we take in our academy. It’s a kind, happy place where staff and students feel safe and valued.

• We’re part of something bigger - as part of a national trust, we benefit from expert support in teaching, wellbeing, and leadership, while staying rooted in our local community.

Our offer to you

• Tailored development - whether you’re starting out or stepping up, we’ll help you grow through CPD, apprenticeships, and clear career pathways.

• Wellbeing actually matters - we’ve earned a Silver Award for staff wellbeing. You’ll have access to GP appointments, financial training, counselling, and more.

• Every day is different - working here is dynamic and purposeful. You’ll join a team that cares and celebrates every success, big or small.

• Empowering leadership - our Principal leads with heart and vision, helping staff succeed and grow in their roles.

We’re looking for someone who is

First and foremost, we are looking for an exceptional Teacher, but also someone who is:

• Passionate about making a difference for every child

• Flexible and adaptable, thriving in a dynamic environment

• Skilled in delivering engaging, inclusive lessons, catered to the local community

• Committed to building positive relationships with students and families

• A team player who values collaboration and continuous learning

Your day to day will look like

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge

• Creating a safe, supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued

• Assessing progress and tailoring learning to meet individual needs.

• Working closely with colleagues and support staff to ensure the best outcomes.

• Contributing to the wider life of the academy through enrichment and community activities.

Application process

If you’re interested and would like to know more, we encourage academy visits. Contact the academy directly to arrange this.

Or, if you can’t wait to apply and start the conversation at an interview – please click ‘fast apply’ to complete the application form and tell us all about you, your experience, and how your ambition to see every student succeed matches ours.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 18 January 2026

Interviews scheduled 2nd and 4th February 2026.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Oasis Academy Skinner Street

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 397 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oasis Academy Skinner Street website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-skinner-street

Our children and families come first and we are passionately committed to giving our young people the best education possible in the formative stages of their lives. At Oasis Academy Skinner Street we take great pride in our students, we aspire to create opportunities for them to flourish academically and to form their good character.

When our students leave us, we want them to be self-confident, to know how to build and sustain strong relationships, to have high aspirations and to have achieved their very best.
We want our students to embrace and contribute to the life of the school, both through their learning and by taking part in our extensive range of enrichment and leadership activities. We are proud of our partnership with parents and value their support to fulfil our vision.

We want every student to enjoy their time with us and to leave with fond memories that they will cherish forever. Our children leave us prepared for responsible adulthood taking with them principled values that will impact positively on their own lives, and those of others, to make for a better world.

Our vision for the school is summed up as Inspire, Challenge and Achieve.

Inspire – every member of Oasis Academy Skinner Street to take every opportunity in and out of the classroom to learn and flourish.

Challenge – everyone to be the best they can be.

Achieve – success in all aspects of life.

We look forward to welcoming you to our family.

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