ECT/Experienced Teachers
Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MSP 1 - 6 / UPR (+ TLR depending on experience)
ECT/Experienced Teachers job summary
Join Featherby Partnership School as a Class Teacher - ECTs and Experienced Teachers are welcome to apply Start strong. Feel supported. Make a meaningful impact.
Hours: 27.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: September 2026 (ECTs for a September start join us on 1st July 2026 - get paid over the summer!) Actual Salary: MPS/UPS (+ TLR depending on experience)
Are you a passionate teacher ready to make a genuine difference in children’s lives? Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) at the start of your journey or an experienced teacher looking for an inspiring next step, Featherby Partnership Schools would love to welcome you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Class Teacher in a partnership of schools that fosters curiosity, resilience and excellence through an enriched, creative curriculum that prepares pupils for future success.
This isn’t just your next job — it’s the start of a long-term career, and we’re committed to helping you build it well.
About Featherby Partnership Schools & Maritime Academy TrustFeatherby Partnership Schools are welcoming, inclusive and community-focused, where children and staff are known, valued and supported to be their best. We work collaboratively across the partnership to share best practice, strengthen outcomes and invest in both pupil and staff development.
Our ethos is built on high expectations, strong relationships and nurturing every child to achieve their potential. Staff are encouraged to be reflective, creative and ambitious for the children they teach and for their own professional journey.
We are proud to be part of the Maritime Academy Trust — a collaborative network of schools committed to innovation, professional development and giving every child the best possible start.
About The Role
As a teacher at Featherby Partnership Schools, you’ll join a dedicated team invested in your success. Whether you’re an ECT or experienced teacher, you’ll benefit from strong support, high-quality professional development and the space to grow as an educator.
In this role, you will:
Teach your assigned class with creativity and care
Deliver an inclusive, ambitious curriculum that inspires learners
Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
Reflect on your practice and grow in confidence and expertise
You’ll never be expected to “figure it out alone” — we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Who You AreWe welcome applications from teachers who:
Have (or will hold) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
Are reflective, curious and eager to keep learning
Believe in high expectations and strong relationships
Want to grow in a supportive, values-driven environment
At Featherby Partnership Schools, and as part of Maritime Academy Trust, we offer more than just a job — we offer a community and a career pathway.
For Early Career Teachers (ECTs):
Fully supported ECT induction with an experienced mentor
1st July 2026 start meaning you get paid over the summer holiday
Trust-wide ECT networks and peer support opportunities
A welcoming, inclusive and collaborative school culture
High-quality CPD through our LearnUpon platform tailored to busy teachers
For Experienced Teachers:
A collaborative professional community committed to excellence
Opportunities for career progression across the Trust
Pupils who are curious, creative and aspire to succeed
High-quality professional development and wider Trust training
Wellbeing support, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Champions
We warmly encourage you to visit Featherby Partnership Schools and see what makes our community special. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office -
You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!
Featherby Partnership Schools and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with safeguarding guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Featherby Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 358 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Featherby Junior School website
Featherby Junior School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich and Kent. Our schools transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills.
The Featherby Partnership is made up of 2 schools: Featherby Infant and Nursery and Featherby Junior who are working closely together like one school. We are going forward through an exciting period of change with a new leadership team and a collaborative approach to ensure consistency of high expectations for the whole of the Featherby community. At Featherby you will find a true passion for learning, happy and safe children, a purposeful environment and an inspiring curriculum. We believe these are the key ingredients that make a Featherby child stand out from the rest.
Our vision statement is 'Working together to inspire minds through inclusive and creative practice; aspirations are high for all'. Underpinning this we have our core values of unity, resilience, responsibility, respect, honesty and trust. We are very much a value lead school which underpins our whole approach. Featherby is an inclusive school that supports learners well and encourages them to be independent and take risks in their learning.
We have high expectations of behaviour at Featherby and promote positive praise amongst learners.
Working in collaboration with each other ensures that we build strong relationships with families, children and the wider community to continuously provide children with great learning opportunities!
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