Year 6 Booster Teacher

The Riverview Academy, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD

26 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
2 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
6 November 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Contract type: Fixed term - 1st January 2026 - 31st May 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Riverview Academy is a large 4 form entry, very friendly and successful school on the outskirts of Gravesend and we are looking for a Year 6 Booster Teacher to join our team on a fixed term basis from 1st January 2026 - 31st May 2026.

We can offer you:

Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning;
A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning;
A year team of experienced teachers who plan jointly and support each other;
Well resourced learning environments;
Highly trained and effective support staff;
Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development; including opportunities for career progression;
A full ECT Induction programme supported by an outstanding mentor.

In return we are looking for a teacher who:

Is energetic, fair, and really enjoys working with young children;
Is organised, resourceful and works well as part of a team;
Is capable of making a difference;
Is an imaginative, fun and effective classroom practitioner;
Is flexible and hardworking and who can use their initiative;
Is self-motivated and has a strong commitment to their own personal development.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher. ECT Applications welcome.

We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools inthe Trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What the school offers its staff

Our staff benefits package includes:

Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
Two family days
Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

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 Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.