Ks2 Teacher for Maternity Cover - Maternity

Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge

Ref:KCC886-2662-101T
Posted:26/03/2025
Pay:MPS
Start Date:September 2025
App Close Date:26/04/2025 at 12:00
Interviews:28/04/2025

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Are you looking for a challenge? A chance to really make a difference to children’s lives? Are you an outstanding, enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about children’s learning? Then, look no further than Long Mead Community Primary School in Tonbridge, Kent.

Long Mead is a small, nurturing and happy school which puts well-being at the heart of everything we do – for both staff and children. We believe that education should transform lives, inspire our children to be the best possible version of themselves and give them aspirations for the future. If you want to be part of something extraordinary, join us.

We are looking for a dedicated team player to cover maternity leave in our mixed age year 4 and 5 class. Are you an enthusiastic and creative teacher with the skills, knowledge and ability to inspire and develop our lovely children? If so, the Governors and Headteacher at Long Mead would love meet you and show you around our wonderful school. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

We can offer you:

a welcoming and friendly school
the opportunity to work in a motivated team who are committed to making a difference
ongoing professional development including ECT mentoring
opportunity to develop your subject leadership
laughter and good team spirit

Please telephone the office to arrange your visit on 01732 350601 or email office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a check from the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

An online check will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please also note we will be completing an online search of your name as part of safer recruitment checks, this will include Google and social media sites.

Information about the school

Long Mead Community Primary School is situated in Tonbridge. Its attractive site has a large playing field and playgrounds and is surrounded by woodlands yet close to the town. Forest School Studies are offered on site as part of our curriculum using our wonderful grounds and our own trained member of staff.

We have one of the few integral nursery schools in Kent enabling all children to benefit by being part of the school community from the age of two. Our classrooms are large and airy and we have a dedicated art room, music room, science lab and well stocked library, as well as several breakout spaces for small group work. The school is very proud of its attitude to sports and being physically active. We start each day with the daily mile and actively engages in many tournaments and festivals.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school with high standards. We are committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an exciting and enriched curriculum. Through our values of respect, responsibility, resilience, kindness, teamwork and excellence, Long Mead promotes, in partnership with all parents, an environment where every child is able to fulfil their potential.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Karen Follows
Address:Long Mead Community Primary School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JU
Telephone: (01732) 350601
Email: office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk

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