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Ks1/2 Teacher - Full-time

Featherby Junior School, Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-2400-39T
  • Posted:30/01/2025
  • Pay:MPS/UPS
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:19/02/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:13th February 2025

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Join the Featherby Partnership Schools  Team – KS1/2 Teachers Wanted for September 2025 

Are you ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? At Featherby Partnership Schools, part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, we’re looking for passionate and dedicated KS1/2 Teachers to join our supportive and experienced team.

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to kick-start your journey or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who:

  • Have, or are about to achieve, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Are committed to giving children the very best opportunities to learn and thrive.
  • Are reflective, motivated, and eager to develop their skills.
  • Are excited about creating engaging lessons and building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

 

What We Can Offer You

For Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

We know how important it is to feel supported as you begin your teaching career. That’s why we offer:

  • 1st July 2025 start so you will be paid over the summer break
  • Outstanding mentoring and a structured induction program to help you build confidence and succeed in your first role.
  • Opportunities to connect with other ECTs across the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust to share ideas and experiences.
  • A friendly, welcoming environment where you’ll feel encouraged to ask questions and grow as a teacher.

For Experienced Teachers - (UPS for the right candidate)

If you’re looking to develop your career further, we can provide:

  • A close-knit school community where staff work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for children.
  • Well-behaved, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
  • Opportunities for professional development through the Maritime Academy Trust, including pathways into leadership roles.
  • A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including financial advice and access to an Early Salary Access Scheme. 

We pride ourselves on being a school where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, creativity, and curiosity while learning to value the perspectives of others. Our curriculum is hands-on and engaging, ensuring all pupils—whatever their starting points—can make great progress.

We’d love to show you what makes Featherby Partnership Schools such a special place to teach. To arrange a visit, simply contact the school office—we’d be delighted to meet you. - 01634 231984/231072

For more details about the role, school, and trust, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack. Applications should be submitted online via the My New Term website.

Please don’t wait to apply—we may interview and appoint candidates as applications are received and reserve the right to close the advert early. 

We are also proud to embrace diversity and equal opportunities, building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Information about the school

Featherby Infant & Junior School are a partnership of two values-led community schools where everyone loves learning and being the best we can be. We are part of Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools based in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies have transformed through targeted collaboration, innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with leadership and life skills.

We achieve the highest standards by continuously broadening our skill sets - we nurture skills for learning alongside skills for life, encouraging the children to become independant learners of the future.

We believe in encouraging independence with the ability to work collaboratively embracing known pedagogy whilst developing new models for learning. Using the latest technologies.

The care and well-being of our pupils is a high priority and our children are enthusiastic and hardworking.

To find out more about us please contact our Administration Manager, Mrs Jo Barraclough, to arrange a visit. Phone 01634 231984

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.