Yr 6 Class Teacher- Maternity Cover

Oaklands School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0QS

19 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 March 2027

• Latest start date

  31 March 2027

• Closing date

  4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced and highly effective Upper Key Stage 2 teacher who has a proven track record of building positive, professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to support excellent behaviour, engagement and achievement.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong classroom practice, high expectations and the ability to create a calm, purposeful learning environment where all pupils can thrive. A committed team player, they will work collaboratively with colleagues across the school, contributing positively to school improvement and sharing best practice to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child

What the school offers its staff

At Oaklands School, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We offer smaller-than-average Year 6 class sizes, enabling teachers to build strong relationships with pupils and maximise their impact in the classroom.

You will join an incredibly supportive and collaborative team that places a high value on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.

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 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.

About Oaklands School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 444 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oaklands School website
• Email address: ljones@thewestbrooktrust.org
• Phone number: 01634 333820
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oaklands-school-me5-0qs

Oaklands School is a Good school ( July 2023 report ) with results which are at or above national averages. We are a two form entry primary school situated in Walderslade.

The school is set in extensive grounds and is well resourced, including our own swimming pool offering swimming from Year R through to Year 6, a Forest School, training kitchen, Art & Design Room, Running Track other superb opportunities for outside learning.

We offer wrap around care including breakfast and after school facilities to support working families.
At Oaklands there is a very strong sense of being a team with dedicated staff whose aim is to offer our children a first class education. Our Forest school is key to this aim and has been critical to the development of our children as resilient and confident learners.

At Oaklands we understand the importance of strong staff well being. we offer a wide range of support to ensure staff have a positive work life balance. Please do ask about these on your school visit as we are constantly adding to our offer.

At Oaklands we are committed to safeguarding and so there will be a range of checks which we will carry out with you including taking two professional references before interview; requesting a self-disclosure criminal record history and then several pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.

We value staff well being and offer a wellbeing day every year, termly well being drop ins and many staff activities. We are a strong team and look forward to welcoming a new member.

We are part of the Westbrook Trust and enjoy the support and freedoms of being in a family of supportive schools who all share common values and ethos.

Arranging a visit to Oaklands School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ljones@thewestbrooktrust.org.

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