- School type
- Academies, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 179 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkland Infant School website
Classroom Teacher
More than one location, Swale Academies Trust11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
- The Parkland Federation (Parkland Infant School and Parkland Junior School)
- MPS/UPS
- 32.5 hours per week
- Start Date - September 2026
- Interview Date – 20th and 21st May
We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a KS1/KS2 Teacher from 1st September 2026. ECTs are very welcome to apply.
The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking and committed staff who work hard to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced Curriculum.
If you think that you will complement our existing team, we would love to hear from you.
Application form and job description are available on our website: www.theparklandfederation.org
Please send your application form to: plf-office@swale.at
Short-listed applicants will be notified of time of interview shortly after the closing date. Applications made by C.V. or from agencies will not be accepted.
The Parkland Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The Parkland Federation is a team of hardworking and committed staff who work tirelessly to create the right environment for all children to learn through quality first teaching and a broad and balanced Curriculum. If you think that you will complement our existing team, we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Additional Benefits include:
- Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site Parking
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.
Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Dawn Berhane, Office Manager at the school for an informal discussion regarding the post dawn.berhane@swale.at or 01323 502620.
If you require any further insight into our school, please visit www.theparklandfederation.org .
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 905989
Our many parts make up our one collective body and we not only exist and function together, we thrive in harmony. We're grateful to have fantastic staff and students throughout our trust and as an organisation we value the individual, a culture of excellence and our community.
Together we support, inspire and empower everyone to be their very
best, and we do this by nurturing intentional networks of communication and trust. We’re driven by the belief that all children deserve a good quality education where they are seen as individuals and above all, are exceptionally well cared for.
School Details
Parkland Infant School
Parkland Junior School
- School type
- Academies, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkland Junior School website
Arranging a visit to Swale Academies Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swale.at.
School locations
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