KS1/KS2 Classteacher (Maternity Cover)
South Borough Primary School, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6TL25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time hours
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to 1 year Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,047
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated KS1/2 teacher to join our welcoming team from September 2026 to cover maternity leave. There is flexibility for this to be a KS1 or KS2 post, depending on the skill set of the successful applicant. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs and would relish the opportunity to show you around our fabulous school for a pre-application visit.
The successful candidate will:
- Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
- Put our school values of 'respect, kindness and determination' at the centre of all aspects of their role.
- Nurture and excite our children, enabling them to develop their skills so they can be enthusiastic, independent problem solvers.
- Be enthusiastic and creative.
- Have a good understanding of all areas of the curriculum.
- Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
- Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational.
- Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Inspirational children, who enjoy being at school and have a real thirst for learning.
- A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
- An incredibly supportive SEND team, who work collaboratively with teachers to implement appropriate inclusive and adaptive strategies for vulnerable learners.
- Consistent, clear, school wide teaching and learning identity (our school's PRIDE guide).
- A commitment to reducing the overall workload of our teachers, having recently introduced new procedures, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks and enabling teachers to take PPA at home.
- A range of support from a strong leadership team that will help to develop your practice.
- An induction programme, with excellent support for your transition into your role.
- A range of high quality CPD opportunities, such as NPQs and Trust wide network meetings.
- An exciting, ambitious and engaging curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of our children.
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
Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.
Further information about the job
Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed SAT Application Form directly to mathew.currie@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
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 South Borough Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 447 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- South Borough Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@swale.at
South Borough Primary School in Maidstone is currently a 2 form entry school with three classes in both Year 2 and 3. It became part of the Swale Academies Trust on 1st February 2015.
At South Borough Primary School we believe every child matters and is at the heart of all we do. We aim to ensure they can read, write and calculate effectively when they leave us. Together with that we aim to instill a sense of pride, tolerance, determination and perseverance to help them in all aspects of life. Good behaviour for learning is key for children to make good progress. We reward and practice this behaviour at school and our core values promote children to become supportive, honest children who are confident to take risks and persevere when the going gets tough.
The school received a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement in 2018 and we continue to provide high quality education for all our learners.
We collaborate with other Trust schools, to ensure best practice is shared. We value our parents and have an active Friends of South Borough (FOSB) who regularly meet and organise events/functions/activities for our children.
We are proud to offer wrap around care from 7:45 am to 6:00 pm every day which is also available for the children of staff, should the need arise.
Arranging a visit to South Borough Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swale.at.
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