Classroom Teacher + Core Subject Leader

Wayfield Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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: £32,916.00 - £45,057.00 Annually (Actual) Main Teacher Pay Scale + TRL FIXED TERM

Classroom Teacher + Core Subject Leader job summary

Are you ready to make a real difference where it matters most?

Wayfield Primary is a school at a pivotal point in its journey. Currently in special measures, we are on a determined path of rapid improvement, driven by a clear vision, strong leadership, and an unwavering commitment to our pupils and community. Situated in a richly diverse but economically challenged area, our school serves children who deserve the very best education—and we are building a team that can deliver just that.

We are seeking a passionate, resilient, and ambitious Class Teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career. This role includes leadership of a core subject (English, Maths, or Science), making it particularly well-suited to an emerging leader eager to develop their leadership skills in a supportive but high-expectation environment.

What we offer:

• A genuine opportunity to shape and influence whole-school improvement
• A supportive senior leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
• Tailored coaching and leadership development opportunities
• A culture of high expectations, collaboration, and professional growth
• The chance to have a lasting impact on pupils’ life chances

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Has the drive and commitment to contribute to rapid school improvement
• Is ready to lead and develop a core subject across the school
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and a solution-focused mindset
• Is passionate about working with children in a challenging but rewarding context

This is not a role for the faint-hearted—but it is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to accelerate their leadership journey and make a meaningful difference every day.

If you are motivated by challenge, inspired by possibility, and committed to equity in education, we would love to hear from you.

If you are a teacher, who can make learning fun, engaging and memorable, while being reflective and continually seeks to improve your practice, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Claire or Nicky in the office to arrange a visit.

Why Work with Wayfield Primary and The Primary First Trust?

Wayfield Primary School has excellent resources, vibrant teaching spaces and highly motivated, happy children who are keen to learn and develop. Wayfield Primary School is a truly supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.

We have experienced leaders who are highly ambitious, that really care about the pupils and staff at the school

We are committed to supporting and training our teachers to reach their full potential and our CPD is exceptionally strong for all staff and our very best teachers are supported to progress into leadership or curriculum specialisms within the school across the Primary First Trust.

This post will give you the opportunity to work as part of a team with dedicated, professional and determined staff. where you can make a tangible difference and the opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups covering education and curriculum based learning as well as wellbeing and inclusion.

We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, acess to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice.

You will have also have access to the national terms and conditions and generous Teacher's Pension Scheme.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation or visit the school before applying, please call us. We will happily provide you with as many details as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to apply, please complete all sections of the application form via MyNewTerm.  CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be emailed with the shortlisting decisions. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.

If you experience any issues while using MyNewTerm, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team at hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.

If a suitable candidate is identified, interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will ensure consideration for the position and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.

The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone can feel to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.

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 Wayfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 424 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wayfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wayfield-primary-school-chatham

At Wayfield, we inspire our children and staff to be ‘Proud to Achieve’. We are privileged to have received the Apple distinguished accreditation and this means every member of staff and every pupil has their own iPad. We have a blended learning approach to our teaching to allow our pupils to flourish and learn technological skills alongside our innovative curriculum.

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