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Classroom Teacher - Permanent - Full-time/Part-time

Otford Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2138-219T
  • Posted:19/03/2025
  • Pay:MPS (experience considered)
  • Start Date:1 September 2025
  • App Close Date:03/04/2025 at 00:15
  • Interviews:ASAP we reserve the right to interview at any time

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Are you committed to sharing your passion and drive to help all children achieve?  Are your lessons engaging and fun for yourself and the children?  Do you always want to push boundaries and make a difference to learning and to the children in your care?  Do you want to work in a school that enables and supports you in your career?  This is the role that you are looking for.

Otford Primary School has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a permanent Class Teacher who will join us in September 2025.  Being part of the team at Otford will provide you with opportunities to develop yourself and your classroom practice.  Our children and staff are happy.  You will be a part of a strong, supportive team who constantly seek to offer our children the best educational experience possible.  

To see for yourself please click https://www.otford.kent.sch.uk/ and head to the Prospective Parents page to view the school video.

The school is well resourced and is set in beautiful grounds with ample outdoor learning space.  You will be part of a school community committed to raising achievement and attainment.

Our ideal candidate will:

Have an enthusiastic and committed approach

Have high expectations of all children

Be creative and willing to step outside their comfort zone

Value every child for their unique worth

 

This is a permanent part-time or full-time role on Main Pay Scale.

If you would like to come and have a look at the school please phone or email the School Office to arrange a tour. secretary@otford.kent.sch.uk

The school reserves the right to interview at any time, irrespective of closing date.

Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks 

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Information about the school

Otford Primary School is located near Sevenoaks, based in the historic village of Otford. We are a one-form entry school, drawing from the village and immediate surrounding areas with committed staff and parents. We like to maximise links within the village and local community.

The School has undergone buildings and facilities development in the last few years. A large sports field and outdoor spaces are used to maximise physical activity and learning outside the classroom as well as weekly Forest School sessions off site. Please refer to our website for more information!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and views it with paramount importance. It engages with children and staff in policy and practice developments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employees to obtain a Criminal Records disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including checks against the barred list. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks

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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.