22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    24 April 2025

Job details

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Parkland Infant School
  • MPS/UPS
  • Full time; All Year Round
  • Permanent

We have a very exciting opportunity for someone to join our thriving infant school!

We are looking for a Key Stage 1 Teacher from 1st September 2025. The ideal candidate will have Key Stage 1 and/or EYFS experience.

What the school offers its staff

The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking and committed staff who work hard to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced curriculum.

We have a beautiful site with llamas, ducks and chickens to support pupils, as well as our own bee hive. If you think that you would complement our existing team and you are an outstanding teacher, we would love to hear from you. ECTs are very welcome to apply.

If you require any further insight into our school, please visit www.theparklandfederation.org .

Additional Benefits include:

  • Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
  • Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
  • Access to training and development
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • On-site Parking

Further details about the role

Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack. Application form and job description are also available on our website: www.theparklandfederation.org.

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Dawn Berhane, Office Manager, if they wish to have an informal discussion regarding the post: dawn.berhane@swale.at or 01323 502620.

Completed application forms should be sent to: dawn.berhane@swale.at.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).

Short-listed applicants will be notified of time of interview shortly after the closing date. Applications made by C.V. or from agencies will not be accepted.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 19th May 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to dawn.berhane@swale.at

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Additional documents

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

About Parkland Infant School

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 7
Education phase
Primary
School size
179 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01323 502620

Arranging a visit to Parkland Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dawn.berhane@swale.at.

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