35 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    18 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS

Additional allowances

MPS

Class Teacher job summary

Sandwich Infant School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and forward-thinking EYFS / KS1 Class Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team, for September 2026. This will be a temporary, one year contract.

We are looking for a strong classroom practitioner who is committed to delivering a transformative education for every child. The successful candidate will be an inspirational, forward thinking teacher with high expectations, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children thrive both academically and personally.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who:

  • Has a passion for education and child-centred learning
  • Demonstrates strong leadership within the classroom
  • Is creative, reflective and forward thinking
  • Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
  • Works collaboratively as part of a dedicated staffing team
  • Is committed to ensuring all children feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed

At Sandwich Infant School, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to become confident, curious and resilient learners. Our staff team is caring, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement.

We warmly welcome applications from ECTs to M2 who share our vision and commitment to excellence in education.We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

Sandwich Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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.

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About Sandwich Infant School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 5 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
116 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 7
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School website
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Welcome to Sandwich Infant School which has been serving the town of Sandwich since 1877.

We enjoy close links with the community, the church, local nurseries, Sandwich Junior School, Sandwich Technology School and Sir Roger Manwood's School. We are also a member of the Dover, Deal and Sandwich Partnership offering training opportunities for future teachers.

Generations of families have started their school life here and returned as parents and grandparents. We pride ourselves on our family atmosphere and the warm and welcoming ethos of our school. All staff in the school are dedicated to providing the best possible education to the children in their care, academically, physically, socially and morally. Our children are often commended on their behaviour in public and caring attitude towards others. We want all the children in our care to flourish and achieve to the best of their abilities. I believe that Sandwich Infant School can provide the best education for your child. If there is anything that you wish to discuss please contact me via the school office.

Sandwich Infant School is proud to be an active member of Aquila. To find out more about the Trust, visit their website www.aquilatrust.co.uk

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