Job Details

• Location: South Borough Primary School (part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal])
• Contract: Maternity Cover (up to 1 year)
• Salary: MPS/UPS

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated KS1/2 teacher to join our welcoming team from September 2026 to cover maternity leave. There is flexibility for this to be a KS1 or KS2 post, depending on the skill set of the successful applicant. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
• Put our school values of 'respect, kindness and determination' at the centre of all aspects of their role.
• Nurture and excite our children, enabling them to develop their skills so they can be enthusiastic, independent problem solvers.
• Be enthusiastic and creative.
• Have a good understanding of all areas of the curriculum.
• Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
• Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational.
• Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

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.
• An incredibly supportive SEND team, who work collaboratively with teachers to implement appropriate inclusive and adaptive strategies for vulnerable learners.
• Consistent, clear, school wide teaching and learning identity (our school's PRIDE guide).
• A commitment to reducing the overall workload of our teachers, having recently introduced new procedures, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks and enabling teachers to take PPA at home.
• 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, such as NPQs and Trust wide network meetings.
• An exciting, ambitious and engaging curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of our children.

Additional Benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Application Instructions

Applications should be made via Kent Teach, or by submitting a completed SAT Application Form directly to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs. If you experience any difficulty, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or 01795 05989 (option 2).

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Online checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

Downloads

• Recruitment Pack
• Application Form