KS2 Teacher - Full-time

Whitstable Junior School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-2269-130T
• Posted:20/05/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:27/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:3/6/26 (TBC)

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Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and making a real difference in children’s lives? Whitstable Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated KS2 Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.

As a successful candidate, you’ll teach a class of KS2 pupils, delivering engaging lessons and creating a positive learning environment. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, benefit from ongoing professional development, and play a key role in our vibrant and inclusive school community.

 Why join Whitstable Junior School?

• A welcoming and inclusive school environment in a beautiful coastal setting
• Supportive leadership and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for career development and high-quality CPD
• Well-behaved, motivated pupils and a positive school culture
• Collaborative and friendly staff team
• Dedicated governors who are committed to ensuring our school achieves the very best for all

 Main Purpose

To Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

• To Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
• To provide high-quality teaching and learning for pupils in Key Stage 2, ensuring all children achieve their full potential in a happy, safe, and supportive environment.
• To contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our values and ethos.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers and the wider community.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs. We would consider part time working.

Whitstable Junior School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Safeguarding is our top priority and Whitstable Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Short-listed candidates will be subject to Social Media Checks.

Information about the school

Being located on the High Street and close to the seafront means we can take pride in being right in the heart of Whitstable, able to access the excellent facilities to enrich our children’s learning and play an important role in our local community.

We aim to be a truly inclusive school and our intake reflects the diverse range of socio economic backgrounds and wide range of academic starting points. We strive for high standards to enable all children to attain their potential and our recent outcomes, especially for disadvantaged children have been impressive.

We do work hard at maintaining high standards in key areas of the curriculum but we also place a very high value on other aspects of schooling including the wide range of opportunities through our focus on the arts, respect for other cultures and faiths, sport and visits to the many places of interest locally.

We have a very strong emphasis on mental health and well-being for all members of our school community, and are especially proud of our Well-Being Team, having been awarded the Nurturing Schools Award.

We have a great team with everyone working towards our vision to be a school that is considered excellent by all the people and groups that have a part to play in helping us achieve our success.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kirsten Collin
• Address:Whitstable Junior School, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB
• Telephone: 01227272385
• Email: manager@whitstable-junior.kent.sch.uk

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