Class Teacher - Full-time

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

• Ref:KCC886-2530-376T
• Posted:22/05/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September
• App Close Date:02/06/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:3rd/4th June

Advert

We are looking for a new Year 2 teacher for September 2025, which is a wonderful opportunity for someone new to join us in Team Tunbury.  

Do you have magic at your fingertips?  Are you passionate about children's learning?  Do you want to make a difference to children's lives? 

Tunbury Primary School is a great place to work.  We are a thriving, successful Kent primary school located in Walderslade, on the border of Kent and Medway.  We completed an extremely positive Ofsted in June 2023. 

This post would suit an ECT, although all applications are welcome.  Initially, this post is for one year, but with the possibility of becoming permanent during this time.  We have 3 classes in Year 2, so the successful applicant would work alongside more experienced colleagues.

At Tunbury, we have:

• Children’s well-being at the heart of our school
• A clear focus on teaching and learning
• Strong teamwork – we are Team Tunbury
• A clearly articulated, values-based curriculum
• Whole-staff commitment to do our very best for our learners
• Support for your professional and career development

We are looking for:

• A lovely teacher to join our team
• Strong classroom practice and secure pedagogical knowledge 
• Ambition, care and inspiration for our children
• A team player, able to work well with others 

If you are keen to develop your own skills in a forward-thinking school setting, then Tunbury may be the place for you. 

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged via office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk .  Alternatively you may like to arrange a chat on the phone or a Teams call - please just let us know, as we would be happy to help.  If the short deadlines and half-term break mean that you are unable to visit before putting in your application, we will arrange tours and opportunities to ask questions for all shortlisted candidates, after half-term. 

Thank you for your interest in Tunbury Primary School.

Information about the school

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.

We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Quotes from our school community:

“My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“There are amazing people to look after me.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“Children are happy and enjoy being here.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

“What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

"Everyone at this school is part of ‘Team Tunbury’. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)

Job Contact Information

• Name:The Office
• Address:Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
• Telephone: 01634 863085
• Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job description
• Safeguarding Policy