Class Teacher

St. Clement's CofE Primary School, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4AB

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 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: MPS

Class Teacher job summary

Do you believe every child can achieve when they feel they belong and receive the right support? We are looking for a caring and ambitious class teacher to join our team at St Clement’s CE Primary School, a one-form-entry school in Leysdown and part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust.

Our Christian vision, “For nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37), shapes our high expectations for every child. Our values of truth, love, forgiveness, courage and respect guide how we learn and work together.

About the role

You will use inspirational and inclusive teaching strategies to spark curiosity and help every child participate and succeed. You will plan purposeful lessons with clear learning intentions, model new learning and check pupils’ understanding so you can respond to gaps. You will work with colleagues to adapt teaching and use practical resources and scaffolds that help all pupils, including those with SEND, access an ambitious curriculum and become increasingly independent.

We are looking for someone who

Holds Qualified Teacher Status and understands how primary-aged children learn.

Builds warm, respectful relationships and establishes calm, consistent classroom routines.

Uses assessment to shape teaching and has high expectations for every pupil.

Works well with colleagues, support staff and families.

Supports the Christian ethos of our school and takes an active part in school life.

What we offer

A small school where you can get to know children and families well.

A supportive team with a shared approach to teaching, behaviour and inclusion.

Opportunities to develop your practice and contribute to curriculum improvement across the school.

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.

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.

About St. Clement's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St. Clement's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-clement-s-ce-primary-school

We are very proud of our community, journey and Christian ethos at St Clement’s.

Our curriculum and pastoral care ensure that all members of our community feel valued and strive to achieve their dreams:

‘For nothing will be impossible with God.’ Luke 1:37

Our Christian values encourage all of our community to be supportive and tolerant of one another in God’s image. We celebrate one another’s differences and successes, so that everyone feels valued and can grow in self-belief and self-worth. We aim to nurture each individual, so that they develop the resilience needed to continue beyond the classroom, as life-long learners and global citizens. Our school’s vision underpins everything that we do and is further strengthen by our Christian values of truth, love, forgiveness, courage and respect.

As headteacher, I am honoured to lead such a wonderful school with a highly motivated team of governors and staff, who are active members of Aquila.

Please contact the school office if you would like to visit our school in person.

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