Teacher

Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher job summary

Teacher - Permanent

Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath

Start date: September 2026
Salary: M1 £37,870 - M6 £50,474 (Outer London)
Contract: Permanent | Full time
Working pattern: Monday to Friday

Closing date: 18 May 2026
(We reserve the right to close early if the right candidate is found)
Interviews: 22 May 2026

Ready for a teaching role that will re‑energise you?

Do you want to work in a school where:

• Children are enthusiastic and keen to learn?
• Staff feel valued, supported and part of a genuine team?
• High expectations go hand‑in‑hand with warmth, care and wellbeing?

If so, Gravel Hill Primary School would love to hear from you.

Why Join Gravel Hill?

Gravel Hill is a thriving, two‑form entry primary school at the heart of Bexleyheath. We are proud of our welcoming ethos, strong community links and our unwavering focus on developing confident, capable learners.

Our values — confidence, aspiration, respect and excellence — are not just words on a wall; they shape everything we do.

During our most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors noted that:

“Pupils enjoy school and are safe. Parents and carers typically described the school as ‘welcoming’.”

“Leaders have high expectations for all pupils.”

The Opportunity

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reflective and nurturing teacher to join our committed and hardworking team.

This role would suit someone who:

• Is passionate about delivering high‑quality teaching and learning
• Brings energy, creativity and curiosity into the classroom
• Is calm, patient and genuinely cares about children’s wellbeing
• Wants to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking school

Whether you are early in your career or an experienced teacher looking for a positive next step, we would love to hear from you.

What Makes Us Different?

At Gravel Hill, staff wellbeing and workload matter. We don’t just say it — we demonstrate it.

We offer:

• Strong, visible leadership with a clear and shared strategic direction
• A purposeful induction programme and high‑quality CPD
• PPA that can be taken at home
• A laptop or iPad provided for all teachers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
• Genuine collaboration with other schools across the Trust
• Well‑resourced classrooms with technology at the centre of learning
• Extensive outdoor learning spaces, including a large early years area
• Enthusiastic children and highly supportive parents

Part of Cygnus Academies Trust

Gravel Hill Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust, a group of friendly, like‑minded schools working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for all children.

The Trust places a strong emphasis on:

• Professional development and career progression
• Collaboration and shared expertise
• Allowing schools to retain their unique identity

Cygnus schools are genuinely fantastic places to work and grow.

Visit Us

We strongly encourage potential candidates to visit the school — the atmosphere, team spirit and children really do speak for themselves.

📧 admin@gravelhillprimaryschool.co.uk
📞 01322 521343

For further details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Gravel Hill Primary School and Cygnus Academies Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s Barred List)
• Two satisfactory references (one from your current or most recent line manager)
• Online checks carried out in line with statutory guidance

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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

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 Gravel Hill Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 440 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gravel Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gravel-hill-primary-school

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