Class Teacher

Peareswood Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PR

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  04/01/2027 or earliest date available after

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £58,120.00 Monthly Teachers' Main or Upper Pay Scales (Outer London)

Class Teacher job summary

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational KS2 class teacher to start in January at Peareswood Primary School who are passionate about ensuring our children receive the very best education.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the standards and progress of pupils and will be enthusiastic and motivated to help our children to ignite their spark and reveal the champion they hold within themselves.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of teaching and learning, pedagogy and experience of using educational research such as Rosenshine’s Principles. We are seeking to appoint staff who can work collaboratively with colleagues and who are passionate about providing all children with the very best learning experiences possible.

What you need to succeed:

Be passionate about providing opportunities for children from a wide range of backgrounds

Be keen to develop and make use of the school’s links with the local community

Have high aspirations and expectations for every pupil to succeed

Understand the value of developing the ‘whole’ child.

Be committed to forging strong relationships with parents

Be an excellent teacher, committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils

Have the vision, passion and drive to improve standards in all areas of school life.

The post is full time on a permanent contract. Applications would also be welcomed from part-time candidates.

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 Peareswood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Peareswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/peareswood-primary-school

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