Class Teacher Upper Ks2 - Phase Leader Years 4-6 - Full-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-244T
• Posted:08/05/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR
• Start Date:Term 1 2025
• App Close Date:16/05/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Ongoing

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About the Role

We are looking for a special someone who thrives on challenge and most importantly, shares our view that all children matter - they deserve the very best of starts. We are seeking someone with drive, a passion for teaching and who loves children.

Whitehill Primary School is in an exciting phase of its improvement journey and we need like -minded professionals to join our happy, determined team. We are at a juncture where we might have the perfect opportunity for you.

As a school, we actively encourage growth and development and as such, provide a full package of CPD, opportunities for people to step up as leaders and mentoring where needed. As a large school, we have lots of scope for our employees to learn and thrive. We value and look after our team and as part of our offer, all staff have free access to Benenden Healthcare.

Whitehill serves a diverse community. Our vision is for all children to experience inspirational learning, to develop aspirational ideas and have future success. We are proud of, celebrate, value and embrace the rich diversity within our school and beyond. We strive to assist every child so that they feel safe, have the confidence and resilience to make and learn from their mistakes and to overcome any difficulties. We want all our students to discover the joy of friendships and the joy of learning, to develop into well rounded individuals who can thrive academically and socially and ultimately contribute positively to the world, succeed throughout life and fulfil their dreams without limits.

What we are looking for:

• We are looking for an experienced teacher and leader who:
• Is aspirational and inspirational
• Is a keen learner, who is reflective and is committed to improving their practice and the practice of their team
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children
• Is passionate, shows initiative but remains grounded
• Models exceptional professionalism, commitment and integrity and uses their excellent interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships with their team, parents and children
• Contributes to wider school life, and understands the importance of being part of a wider school community

Information about the school

Whitehill is a strong and thriving community, united together and determined to see all succeed and be happy in their lives. We are very proud of the safe and nurturing environment that we have created at Whitehill.

We aspire for all to develop and all to achieve. We foster the development of confidence. We facilitate ambition in all aspects of life. We support independence in decision making.

Whitehill is an academy in the Aletheia Academies Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, governors and Trustees to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks where applicable.  Our policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website. All new employees, volunteers, governors and Trustees will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com