Teacher, EYFS, KS1 or KS2

Lime Wood Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 1FJ

83 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  26 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Main and Upper Pay Scales (Outer London)

Teacher, EYFS, KS1 or KS2 job summary

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, reflective and committed Class Teachers, to join our supportive and inclusive primary school community. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is dedicated to delivering high-quality teaching and learning and who believes in nurturing the whole child.

Our school is a welcoming environment where ambition, collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We value professional development and encourage all staff to continually develop their skills, knowledge and leadership potential. Whether you are an early career teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will be well supported by a committed leadership team and colleagues who work closely together to ensure the very best outcomes for our pupils.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, build confidence and enable every child to make strong progress academically, socially and emotionally. You will work in partnership with parents, carers and colleagues to create a positive, inclusive and high-expectations learning environment where all pupils can thrive.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold responsibility for a class and plan high-quality lessons that ensure clear progression for all pupils
• Set high expectations that motivate, challenge and support children of all abilities, including those with SEN, EAL and higher attainment
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom environment that promotes independence, resilience and a love of learning
• Use a range of effective teaching strategies, including questioning, assessment and adaptive teaching, to meet individual needs
• Assess, record and monitor pupil progress accurately and use this information to inform planning and next steps
• Provide clear, constructive feedback and set targets that support pupil progress
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other adults to support learning effectively
• Contribute to curriculum development and, where appropriate, take responsibility for leading a subject or area of the school
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Engage positively in professional development and contribute to the wider life of the school

Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion across our Trust.

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 Lime Wood Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lime Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-wood-primary-school

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