Part-Time Ks2 Class Teacher (2 Days/Week) - Fixed Term

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3307-147T
• Posted:22/04/2026
• Pay:Main Pay Scale
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:13/05/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:20th May 2026

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We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and motivated class teacher for one year, starting in September 2026. For us, appointing the right candidate is paramount; this is fixed term post, in an upper KS2 class. The post is part-time -  2 days/week - and is open to main scale teachers and, where appropriate, includes some curriculum responsibility.

If you are:

• Ambitious and committed to professional development
• Committed to inclusion, innovation and creativity in learning
• An excellent KS2 teacher with high expectations of children and adults
• Able to uphold and encourage the school's strong Christian vision, values and ethos
• A strong team player who can collaborate with the team in supporting the school development
• Aspirational and inspirational, with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills

We can offer:

• An exceptionally caring and supportive school community
• Hard working and passionate staff team
• Well behaved, friendly and confident children
• Excellent resources, facilities and IT
• Professional development opportunities

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please email office@chevening.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit to the school before 13th May 2026 - afternoons are our preference.

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. Our June 2025 OFSTED inspection was ungraded and confirmed that standards had been maintained since the last inspection. We had a very successful church SIAMs inspection in Nov 2025 and successfully achieved the NurtureUK accreditation in Autumn 2025.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

Rooted in the parable of the Mustard Seed, Chevening’s vision is to be a place of nurture and growth for every child, our school family and the wider world.

At Chevening all can find shelter, strength and purpose through God’s love and Christ’s teachings. We seek to see everyone flourish spiritually, socially and academically. We will achieve this by being: ⋄ True to Christ and His teachings   ⋄ Known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes   ⋄ Inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all. 

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you!

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Minnis
• Address:Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA
• Telephone: (01732) 452895
• Email: headteacher@chevening.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Teacher Job Description & Person Specification