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Ks1/Ks2 Teacher with Year Group Lead Responsibilities - Full-time

Barnsole Primary School, Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-2396-108T
  • Posted:31/03/2025
  • Pay:MPS 1-6/ UPS 1-3 + TLR per annum
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:28/04/2025 at 08:00
  • Interviews:2nd May 2025

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Join Our Team as a KS1/KS2 Teacher with Leadership Opportunities!

Barnsole Primary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated KS1/KS2 Class Teacher with Year Group Lead responsibilities. If you're an inspiring teacher who wants to make a real impact on children’s lives and contribute to the development of the school, this is the opportunity for you.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who:

  • Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and creates an inspiring classroom environment.

  • Has high expectations for pupil behaviour, progress, and achievements.

  • Can deliver a tailored, challenging curriculum for all learners.

  • Is skilled in using assessment for learning and can support colleagues.

  • Shows leadership potential, managing year group initiatives and coaching colleagues.

  • Understands the needs of diverse learners.

  • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative school community focused on achieving the best outcomes for children.

  • A supportive team with experienced colleagues committed to excellence in education.

  • Leadership opportunities to take on Year Group Lead responsibilities.

  • National terms and conditions & Local Government Pension Scheme.

  • A comprehensive CPD programme and opportunities for career progression.

  • Employee Assistance Programme and Well-being initiatives.

  • Early access salary scheme and financial advice.

This role is perfect for an experienced teacher looking to advance their career, especially those eager to make a meaningful impact on school development.

To arrange a visit, contact the school office on 01634 333400 for a tour. For more details, refer to the Candidate Information Pack. Applications should be submitted via the My New Term website.

Please apply soon—early interviews may take place, and the advert could close early.

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Maritime Academy Trust is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.

Information about the school

Barnsole Primary School is part of the 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.

Barnsole Primary is an outstanding three-form community primary school situated in Medway with a thriving school nursery on site.

We are committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavour to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be.

Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda. If you would like to visit please do not hesitate to contact us and we also actively encourage feedback so if you feel there is something we can do better please let us know.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’

We look forward to meeting with you.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Maritime Academy Trust
  • Address:Barnsole Primary School, Barnsole Road , Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2JG
  • Telephone: 01634 333400
  • Email: Recruitment@matoffice.org

Fax: 01634 333400

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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.