KS1 Primary Teacher

Phoenix Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5QD

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main/Upper pay scale plus £1,500 recruitment allowance

KS1 Primary Teacher job summary

At Phoenix Primary School, we believe first impressions never tell the full story. Look beyond, and you will discover a school filled with opportunity, compassion, laughter, and a community that truly cares.

We are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and committed primary teacher to join our team and help bring our vision to life. The successful candidate will be someone who understands that every child’s journey is unique and who is ready to make an immediate and meaningful difference to the lives of our learners.

Our pupils may have experienced a range of challenges both within and beyond education, so we are looking for someone who believes in potential, champions inclusion, and is committed to helping every child succeed. You will create engaging and outstanding learning opportunities, recognising that the relationships and support provided by adults are key to developing confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills.

Phoenix Primary actively responds to the needs of the community and the children it serves, and values the high-quality SEMH provision delivered by its staff. Due to the nature of this role, a time-limited recruitment allowance of £1,500 per annum is available, subject to eligibility and review.

Step into Phoenix Primary School and you will find:

• A warm and welcoming environment where children thrive
• A genuine sense of community and belonging
• Happy, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy coming to school
• Supportive colleagues with a great sense of humour
• A leadership team that values wellbeing, family, and professional trust
• A compassionate and resilient team that goes above and beyond for children and their families

In return we offer:

• Care First employee assistance programme
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• two-week, half-term break in October
• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Phoenix Primary School, Chatham, Kent | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Jo Penn on 01634 829009 or via email jpenn@phoenixprimary.com

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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 Beyond School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff and students. Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS with children’s barred list and online check will be required for all successful applicants

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 Phoenix Primary School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 412 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Phoenix Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/phoenix-primary-school-chatham

Phoenix Primary is a proud accredited enhanced VbE setting, our values are at the heart of everything we do for our children. Our curriculum is knowledge-engaged and along with our values, the two promote self-leadership, which enables all children to work towards fulfilling their wonderful potential.

This year Phoenix Primary School welcomed our first cohort of Year 2 to continue the exciting transformation from a junior school to a Primary School. Our EYFS and KS1 classes are inspiring, using planning in the moment and Continuous Provision in Year 1, our curriculum is only possible with the key relationships staff build with the children.

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