Key Stage 2 Teacher - Full-time

River Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2312-294T
• Posted:21/05/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:02/06/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday 6th June

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Key Stage 2 teacher 

Are you passionate about nurturing the next generation? We are looking for an inspiring and dynamic Key Stage 2 teacher to join our school.

If you’re dedicated to creating a stimulating learning environment where children can thrive and develop a love for learning, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The ideal teacher will be enthusiastic about providing rich and exciting learning opportunities, making learning irresistible. Our curriculum is designed to actively engage children in their own learning and we are looking for a teacher who is willing to be innovative, to achieve the best learning outcomes for our children.

• Are you ready to make a positive difference to children’s learning?
• Do you have a good working knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and age related expectations?
• Are you passionate about education?
• Are you keen to continue to develop as a teacher?
• Do you promote children’s well-being?
• Can you work well in a large team?

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you will work alongside a supportive and friendly team who all share a commitment to excellence. Our children are proud to be part of our school community and are well behaved and keen to learn. As a school, we invest in the development of our team and personalise the opportunities we offer according to level of experience and career aspirations. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their careers. 

We know this vacancy may appeal to experienced teachers, but also recognise that with resignation dates approaching, interviewing may pose a challenge. We’re open to observing the right candidate teaching in their current school on Friday 23rd May, with interviews scheduled for a mutually convenient day in half term.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01304822516 to arrange an appointment.

We reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate apply.

River Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Therefore, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, all applications should be made via the Form on Kent Teach online. We are unable to accept any CV's emailed to us.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children.This role is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Information about the school

River is an inclusive school. Our children are valued as unique individuals; we celebrate diversity and respect children regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity or religion. We aim to sustain a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning community where each child can achieve success. The school is situated in a popular residential area, just outside the main town of Dover. The school is fully inclusive and attracts children from the local community. Parents and governors are very interested and supportive of the school and play an active part in all aspects of our continuing development. The school roll is approximately 400 with children organised into fourteen mixed ability classes. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision class for 12 children with speech and/or language impairments. These children spend much time each day in their mainstream class with their peers. We are fortunate to have a vibrant and energetic staff team who support each other fully, sharing ideas and best practice.

As a Federation we will offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn and proud of our schools.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our school.
• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity.
• A team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are fully committed to our schools and ethos.
• A positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and children.
• Opportunities to both lead and engage in professional learning across our federation and within our Learning Hub.
• A strong partnership with parents, carers and our local community.
• A supportive governing board, providing appropriate challenge.
• Regular staff room treats!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Victoria Alliston (Acting Headteacher)
• Address:River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
• Telephone: (01304) 822516
• Email: office@river.kent.sch.uk