Cover Teacher (Key Stage 1 & 2) - Fixed Term

St Katherine's School & Nursery, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5EJ

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Term4/5

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) £13,166-£18,140 Actual for 0.4 FTE

Cover Teacher (Key Stage 1 & 2) - Fixed Term job summary

Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to children's future aspirations? If so, St Katherine's is the place for you!

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Cover Teacher to work 0.4 FTE across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting Class Teachers and contributing to the delivery of our vibrant, enriching curriculum. This is a fixed-term role, ending 21 July 2026, offered on Main Pay Scale 1-6.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where children thrive, staff feel valued, and every individual plays a part in creating our future by learning together.

Who We’re Looking For

We are searching for someone who:

• Is passionate about shaping and enriching children’s lives
• Has high expectations and brings learning to life
• Can inspire, motivate, and engage pupils across KS1 and KS2
• Values teamwork and professional growth

Whether you're an experienced teacher or early in your career, if you are committed, enthusiastic, and child‑centred, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Joining St Katherine’s means becoming part of Coppice Primary Partnership, where staff wellbeing and professional development are priorities. Benefits include:

• Articulate, compassionate and eager-to-learn children
• Access to private healthcare, including 24/7 GP access
• Annual flu jab
• A family‑first approach, including cover for important family events
• Free wraparound care for primary‑aged children attending trust schools
• Free access to the holiday play scheme for staff children
• Kent Rewards: cashback, discounts and voucher schemes
• A large, modern school with excellent grounds that promote high‑quality outdoor learning
• A real, relevant and engaging curriculum shared across the partnership

Join Us

If the prospect of joining us excites you, we would be delighted to receive your application. If you would like more information, please contact Karen Francis, or get in touch with the School Office to arrange a visit - we'd love to meet you.

Please note: We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if the right candidate is found.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Katherine's School & Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 494 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Katherine's School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-katherine-s-school-nursery

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