Class Teacher - Full-time

High Halden Church of England Primary School , Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3139-147T
• Posted:01/05/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:15/05/2025 at 14:00
• Interviews:21st May 2025

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🌿 Flourish With Us at High Halden

We are looking for an energetic, positive and committed Class Teacher to join our warm and welcoming school family from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small, nurturing and ambitious school with a strong Christian ethos, where every child and adult is encouraged to flourish.

We are proud to be part of the Flourish Together Federation, working collaboratively with Woodchurch Primary to enrich our curriculum, share best practice and strengthen leadership at all levels.

We are open to applicants who enjoy teaching any primary age range. It would be helpful to know your year group preference – please indicate this clearly on your application form.

✨ Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a teacher who:

• Brings fun, creativity and energy into the classroom

• Has strong teaching practice and is keen to continue learning and growing

• Embraces our indoor and outdoor learning environments to enhance learning

• Adapts teaching to support a wide range of pupil needs and abilities

• Understands and applies Assessment for Learning effectively to move pupils forward

• Responds positively to feedback and professional development opportunities

• Has excellent communication skills and a team spirit

• Is committed to working in collaboration with staff across our federation

• Builds strong relationships with pupils and parents and has a clear sense of care and nurture

• Lives out our Christian values and supports the school’s ethos and vision

💡 In return, we offer:

• A happy, vibrant school full of children who love to learn

• A team of positive, caring and dedicated staff

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

• A real focus on staff wellbeing and making school a fabulous place to work

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within our federation

• A community that values laughter, teamwork, respect and growth

📣 Come and See Us!

We’d love to meet you and show you what makes High Halden such a special place to teach and grow. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact either Mrs Burlton or Mrs Ridley. 

📅 Closing Date: 15th May 2025
🗣️ Interviews: 21st May 2025
📍 Start Date: September 2025 

High Halden CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

High Halden Church of England Primary School is a small, friendly school which has served the local community since 1868. We have a team of dedicated and committed teachers, support staff and governors and a strong relationship with our local church and community. The behaviour and attitudes displayed by our pupils are very good and we work closely with parents to provide the best possible opportunities for our children. We are proud of our positive and caring ethos through which all our pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Our School Vision At High Halden we take pride in creating a nurturing environment where our community of learners are valued as individuals. Through God’s love, rich experiences and a sense of belonging, all will make strong roots to grow, flourish and bear fruit.

Our Christian Values

Generosity Respect ❤ Wisdom Trust Hope

Our vision and associated values are theologically centred on the Bible narrative ‘The Vine and the Branches’

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit (John 15:5).

Rooted in God, we grow together.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kelly Burlton, Headteacher
• Address:Church Hill, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3JB
• Telephone: (01233) 850285
• Email: office@high-halden.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01233)850656

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Child Protection Policy
• Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy