Class Teacher - Fixed Term to 31 August 2026 Potential for Extension - Full-time

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Chatham

• Ref:KCC887-3736-107T
• Posted:02/05/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:30/05/2025 at 13:00
• Interviews:tbc

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The children and staff of St Thomas More Catholic Primary school are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated teacher to join the team from September 2025.  The post is initially for 1 year but there is potential for it to become a permanent position. 

At St Thomas More, we are deeply committed to providing an excellent education that is rooted in our Catholic values. We believe in fostering a love for learning, developing character, and guiding our children to become compassionate, responsible, and faith-filled individuals.  We celebrate diversity, respect one another, and nurture the unique talents and abilities of every child in our care.  

We encourage applications from teachers across all primary key stages from EYFS to Key Stage 2, and are looking for a passionate educator who shares our vision and commitment to high-quality, values-led education. 

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and happy school.  We can offer you: 

• Hardworking, motivated and well-behaved children 

• A dedicated and supportive team of staff 

• A range of opportunities for professional development 

• Supportive governors 

• A commitment to ensuring a sensible work-life balance 

You will have: 

• Qualified Teacher Status 

• High expectations and believe that everyone can succeed 

• Be passionate, flexible and proactive in your role 

• Enjoy a collaborative approach to school improvement 

Please visit the school website for more information and contact us to arrange a school visit as we would love to hear from you. 

At St Thomas More Catholic Primary, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff. We expect all applicants to share this commitment and the post will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at the interview. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitable qualified applications. 

Information about the school

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary Aided , two form entry mixed Catholic Primary School with 420 pupils aged between 4-11 years old.

Our school is linked to our Parish Church, St Simon Stock, in Walderslade, Chatham, Kent currently under the guidance of our Parish Priest, Father Pawel.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Christine Fillingham
• Address:Bleakwood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0NF
• Telephone: 01634 864 701
• Email: fillc002@st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk

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• Job Description