Class Teacher - Selling CE Primary School - Full-time

Selling Church of England Primary School, Selling

• Ref:KCC886-3112-88T
• Posted:07/05/2025
• Pay:M1-M6
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:16/05/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:20/05/25

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This is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated and organised person to join the school team at Selling CE Primary School, which is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. The children and staff of Selling CE Primary school are looking for an excellent, dynamic and highly motivated teacher to join the team from September 2025.

We strongly 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.

Applications will only be considered (unless exceptional circumstances) for candidates who have visited the school.

Selling Primary is one of ten schools within Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are a small, half-form-entry primary school with 92 pupils on roll and a big heart. Our staff are proud to work here, setting high expectations of themselves in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and the wider community we serve.

Our Community Multi Academy Trust believe that our people are our biggest asset.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A caring and supportive teacher who has the needs of our children and families firmly at the heart of what they do. 
• A strong classroom practitioner who is committed to inspiring and motivating pupils of all needs, abilities and starting points. The skills set and motivation to take on subject leadership if appropriate. 
• Excellent curriculum knowledge and experience in planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum. 
• A good team player with strong communication and interaction skills. Able to have an understanding of the joys and flexibilities needed to work in a small school.
• A positive person who looks for new adventures for children and staff to explore.

We can offer you: 

• The opportunity to work in an excellent Church of England school and to contribute to its growth and development.
• Students who enjoy learning. 
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities. 
• A supportive and committed board of Governors (Local Monitoring Council). 
• Work within a growing Trust who fully believe in the professional development of their staff.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks which must be undertaken before the role is confirmed by the school.

Our Community MAT is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Applications to be made via Kent Teach.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we feel we have reached the required number of suitable applicants.

For further information about the role, please contact Katy Buckner, via telephone on 01227 752202.

Information about the school

Our nurturing and inclusive school is in Selling, a small village situated between the historic market town of Faversham and the village of Sheldwich in Kent. It benefits from good access from Faversham, Canterbury and Ashford. Equally, we are lucky to be surrounded by orchards and beautiful views of The Downs which further enrich our curriculum and pastoral offer. We seek to offer our children a holistic, rich and exciting learning experience which encourages them to grow into independent and curious learners.

Selling C of E Primary School is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust which means we are able to share expertise with our other schools, including best practice and resources, allowing us to raise achievement and standards.

Our school vision statement:

Our nurturing and inclusive school follows Jesus’ example by knowing and celebrating every individual and serving our local community. Our holistic, rich and exciting learning experience promotes reflection and challenge through exploration and questioning, enabling all to flourish and grow to become outward looking, respectful and compassionate citizens of the world.

Our values:

We aim to teach Christian values throughout the curriculum and as part of our everyday school lives. All Christian values are promoted with the value of compassion being our core value.

Selling C of E Primary is a friendly and happy place where we aim for all children to enjoy learning and achieve great things.

All posts are subject to 2x satisfactory references in line with KCSIE, one of which must be your most recent employer and/or most recent childcare setting and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We may also seek references before interview.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Richard Paez
• Address:The Street, Selling, Kent, ME13 9RQ
• Telephone: (01227) 752202
• Email: office@selling-faversham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 752906

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack including Job Description & Person Specification
• Staff Benefits