KS1 Class Teacher

Days Lane Primary School, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8JU

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (Actual)

KS1 Class Teacher job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced creative teacher to join our highly motivated and friendly KS1 team. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for teaching and drive to make a difference to children’s lives. The candidate will benefit from a personalised induction, support and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate will:

Be an excellent practitioner

Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate

Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team

Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For an informal discussion about the role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Katrina Mendy on recruitment@dayslaneprimary.co.uk

What we can offer you:

Professional development opportunities

PPA time with year group colleagues, above the recommended time

Shared cohort planning

A determination to create a positive work-life balance for all staff

A vibrant school with high standards and expectations

Children who are happy, responsive and eager to learn

Access to Employment Assistance Programme and Teachers Pension

Each teacher is allocated their own laptop for planning, preparation and assessment.

How to apply

The Job Description and Person Specification attached will give prospective candidates a further insight into the position. If you feel you have the skills and experience for this role, we invite you to apply by the deadline of Thursday 8th October 2026

To apply for this role, please click on the link below complete the application form found in the download section.

• Please note that CVs will not be accepted and applications must be typed and not handwritten.
• Applicants are encouraged to pay particular attention to Section 4, where they should explain their suitability for the role.
• Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted prior to interview.
• The school reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the published deadline, so early application is recommended.

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. In line with KCSIE 2025, the school will conduct an online search for shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The online search is done on publicly available information and care will be taken to avoid unconscious bias and discrimination. Only information relating to suitability to work with children will be disclosed to the selection panel.

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 Days Lane Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 653 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Days Lane Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/days-lane-primary-school

Days Lane is a popular and successful three-form entry stand-alone Academy providing an inclusive, caring and stimulating learning environment for children aged three to eleven. The school has a tradition of high academic standards and offers an exciting range of enrichment and extra curriculum activities.

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