KS2 Class Teacher

The Churchill School, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7RH

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to our school.

You will be someone who:

• Builds genuine, positive and trusting relationships with children.
• Understands the importance of knowing pupils as individuals.
• Has high expectations and is committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
• Is passionate about teaching and learning.
• Can motivate and inspire children to take pride in their learning.
• Develops pupils' confidence, independence and resilience.
• Is hardworking, reliable and committed to doing the very best for the children in their care.
• Is adaptable and confident when joining an established class during the academic year.
• Understands the importance of consistency and reassurance during a change of teacher.
• Works positively and collaboratively with colleagues.
• Communicates openly and positively with parents and carers.
• Is reflective and keen to develop their own practice.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Shares our values of Adaptability, Resilience and Togetherness.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares about children, believes in their potential and wants to make a difference.

Skills & Experience

Ideally, you will have experience of teaching in upper KS2, although we are interested in hearing from teachers who can demonstrate the skills, commitment and enthusiasm needed to make a real difference to our pupils.

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.
• High expectations of teaching, learning and pupil behaviour.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, purposeful and inclusive learning.
• Experience of using assessment effectively to identify gaps and plan next steps.
• The ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A willingness to reflect, learn and continually develop professional practice.

Experience of upper KS2 is desirable, but we are equally interested in the qualities, skills and commitment you can bring to our school.

What the school offers its staff

Our Children

Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

They are curious, enthusiastic and wonderfully individual, and we want them to feel proud of who they are and what they can achieve.

We want our pupils to develop strong academic foundations alongside the confidence, resilience, independence and positive relationships they need to thrive.

We are looking for a teacher who will see the potential in every child, celebrate their successes and encourage them to embrace challenge, learn from mistakes and believe in themselves.

What Can We Offer You?

As part of #TeamChurchill, you will join a welcoming, supportive and committed team who care deeply about our children and our school.

We believe our staff are our greatest asset. We want you to feel valued, supported and encouraged to develop your strengths, share your ideas and grow professionally.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team.
• A school where relationships really matter.
• High expectations alongside a strong commitment to inclusion.
• A creative and engaging curriculum.
• Opportunities to contribute your own ideas, interests and strengths.
• An exciting approach to play and outdoor learning through OPAL.
• A school that values teamwork, creativity, initiative and new ideas.
• Positive relationships with our families and wider community.
• Enthusiastic, curious and wonderfully individual children who are excited to learn.
• A strong sense of belonging as part of #TeamChurchill.

Professional Development & Career Opportunities

As part of EKC Schools Trust, you will benefit from being part of a wider professional network, with opportunities to learn from colleagues across the Trust, share best practice and access high-quality professional development and training.

We are committed to supporting our staff to develop their practice, build their expertise and achieve their professional ambitions.

Whether you are looking to develop your classroom practice, explore a particular area of interest or take the next step in your career, we want to support you to grow and succeed.

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.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our KS2 team and make a real difference to our pupils' learning and development.

As you will be joining the class during the academic year, we are particularly looking for someone who is adaptable, confident and able to build positive relationships quickly.

You will be joining a class with established routines, relationships and learning already in place. We are looking for someone who can build on this strong foundation, providing consistency and continuity while bringing their own enthusiasm, strengths and ideas to the classroom.

We understand that a change of teacher during the year is an important transition for pupils. The successful candidate will therefore approach this with care, consistency and enthusiasm, ensuring that children feel secure, supported and excited about their learning.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure a smooth transition and continuity for pupils, while maintaining high expectations and ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their potential.

Come and Meet Us

We believe that choosing the right school is important.

So don't just take our word for it – come and see us.

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit The Churchill School, meet our team, see our children and experience the atmosphere for yourself.

We want you to find out what makes Churchill special and, just as importantly, for us to get to know you.

If you are a teacher who wants to make a difference, enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to helping children achieve their very best, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join #teamchurchill.

The Churchill School

The ART of Being Our Best

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About The Churchill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 317 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Churchill School website
• Email address: stonez@churchill-hawkinge.kent.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01303893892
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-churchill-school-folkestone

Welcome to The Churchill School – a school where being part of the team really matters.


We are a friendly, inclusive and ambitious two-form entry primary school at the heart of the Hawkinge community. Proudly part of EKC Schools Trust, we work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust and our wider community to create exciting opportunities for our children and support the professional development of our staff.


At Churchill, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We know our children well, value every individual and work together to create a school where children feel safe, happy, confident and ready to learn. We have a strong sense of #TeamChurchill, with staff who support one another, share ideas and genuinely care about making a difference.


Our vision, The ART of Being Our Best, is built around three core values:


Adaptability • Resilience • Togetherness


These values shape the way we work, learn and play. We want our children to be curious, confident and independent learners who embrace challenge, learn from their mistakes and take pride in themselves and others.


We are particularly proud of our approach to play. Our OPAL Platinum Award recognises the exceptional quality of our play provision, placing us within the top 1% of play provision globally. Our outdoor environment is a vibrant and exciting part of school life, giving children opportunities to imagine, create, explore, collaborate and develop independence. We believe passionately that high-quality play has a significant impact on children's wellbeing, relationships and development.


Our commitment to our wider school community has also been recognised through our Parent Kind Gold Award, reflecting the positive relationships and communication we have with our families, and our School Games Gold Award, celebrating our commitment to sport, physical activity, competition and inclusion.


We are fortunate to have a rich local history. The school stands on the site of the former RAF Hawkinge airfield, which played an important role during the Battle of Britain. Today, we continue to be an important part of the local community, building partnerships and creating opportunities for our children to experience and understand the world beyond the classroom.


We are ambitious for our children and our staff. We want every member of #TeamChurchill to feel valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally.

Arranging a visit to The Churchill School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email stonez@churchill-hawkinge.kent.sch.uk.

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