This position would be suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT starting out on their teaching experience.
January 2027 start
Interviews: 18th November 2026
We are seeking to appoint a creative, enthusiastic and committed teacher. The successful candidate will be part of a strong community team, who strive for the very best for all of our children. This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong key stage 2 team.
We may interview early for the right candidate.
The successful candidate will:
- Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
- Make learning fun and challenging.
- Be enthusiastic and creative.
- Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational.
- Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
- Have excellent subject knowledge.
We can offer you:
- Inspirational children, who enjoy being at school and have a real thirst for learning.
- A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
- A large SEND team with a full time SENDCO to ensure all children are well supported regardless of their needs
- An incredible welfare team, who ensure that all welfare needs of both children and parents are supported
- Consistent, clear, school wide approaches to teaching and assessing all subjects.
- A commitment to reducing the overall workload of our teachers, having recently introduced new procedures, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks, related to planning, marking and data tracking.
- A range of support from a strong leadership team that will help to develop your practice.
- An induction programme, with excellent support for your transition into your role.
- A range of high quality CPD opportunities.
- An exciting, well planned, ambitious and engaging curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of our children.
- An Employee Assistance Program that can provide advice for a range of items ie. Mental Health Support or financial advice.
- Our recent Ofsted inspections (March 2023) says we are a ‘Good School’.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Ready to join us?
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
By applying for this position, you agree to Swale Academies Trust processing and storing your personal data for recruitment purposes. Candidate data will be stored securely for 6 months following the completion of the recruitment process, after which it will be permanently deleted. If you would like us to delete your details sooner, or to view our full Privacy Policy, please contact us at hroperations@swale.at
Swale Academies Trust 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 ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
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