Classroom Teacher

St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual)

Classroom Teacher job summary

Compass Federation is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teacher to join the team at St Paul’s Church of England Primary School, a distinctive and much-loved village school with a warm Christian ethos and strong community spirit.

St Paul’s is a welcoming and nurturing Church school rooted in the Christian vision of “Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). With 107 pupils across four mixed-age classes, we pride ourselves on knowing every child as an individual and enabling them to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

We are looking for a committed teacher to work 3 days per week, teaching 2 days in one class and 1 day in another, supporting continuity of learning and delivering high-quality teaching across the school.

A distinctive feature of St Paul’s is our innovative use of Continuous Provision from Reception through to Year 4, creating rich learning environments where children explore, investigate and develop independence. The school also benefits from Forest School, exciting curriculum opportunities and strong partnerships with families, the parish church and the wider community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Can inspire, motivate and nurture children to achieve their best
• Values creativity, child-led learning and inclusive practice
• Works well as part of a supportive team
• Shares and supports our Christian vision and values
• Is committed to ongoing professional development

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to work in a distinctive village school with a strong community identity
• Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
• A dedicated and supportive staff team
• Collaboration and development opportunities across Compass Federation
• A creative curriculum and innovative learning approach
• A caring and positive working environment

This role would suit an experienced teacher or an early career teacher looking to develop in a supportive and nurturing setting.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact the school office or email bhulme@compassfederation.com

Compass Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

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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 Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-pauls-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

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