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KS2 Classroom Teacher

Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 8FH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner with a strong understanding of child development from the early years through to the end of KS2 and beyond
• a positive, proactive, and enthusiastic teacher who builds strong relationships with pupils, ensuring their academic and holistic needs are met
• a flexible and collaborative educator who thrives both independently and as part of a team
• a dedicated teacher with high expectations and a firm belief in the potential of every child to succeed

What the school offers its staff

Our school is housed in a stunning building, nestled in the heart of the vibrant and community-focused village of St Mary's Platt. Here, our staff and pupils are passionate about fostering a love for learning within a supportive and nurturing environment. Rooted in our Christian vision and built on mutual respect, our school has a warm, family-like atmosphere where every individual is valued and encouraged to thrive.

We can offer you:

• very well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• an amazing teaching environment - large, bright and airy classrooms with the latest technology
• great outdoor space including a large field and dedicated forest school area
• supportive, friendly and dedicated colleagues who work well together as a team
• opportunities for professional development
• supportive parents and governors
• a commitment to supporting teacher wellbeing and workload
• the opportunity to develop a subject area across the school - please state your interests in your application.

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

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 164 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
• Email address: office@platt.kent.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01732 882596
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/platt-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

We are a one form entry community church of England school made up of approximately 170 kind, motivated and excited learners.
Our vision is based on the parable of the mustard seed in that we aim for all children to grow, flourish and be responsible and reflective individuals. The staff at our school are valued and are expected to embrace our Christian vision and the values of Care – Learn – Forgive. Our children are confident and proud of their school and belonging to it. We believe education should not only equip children academically and emotionally but provide memories and shape our children to live 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10).

Our school successfully completed a SIAMs inspection in July 2023 and an Ofsted inspection in October 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and to this end all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Arranging a visit to Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@platt.kent.sch.uk.

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