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Year 1/2 Teacher - Fixed Term

Stelling Minnis CEP School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-3158-102T
  • Posted:05/06/2025
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:24/06/2025 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Monday 30th June/ Tuesday 1st July

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Are you looking for a new challenge? Stelling Minnis CE Primary School is looking for a KS1 Teacher to teach our mixed 1/2 Class from September 2025 on a one year fixed term contract. You will be working with our wonderful team to ensure that all of our delightful children flourish and thrive. Experience in teaching KS1 is preferred although ECTs are welcome to apply.

We are a small, friendly school with a supportive team and a staffroom full of laughter! A nurturing environment is important to us and we are fortunate to be surrounded by an impressive outdoor learning environment and of course you will get to know our neighbours comprising of alpacas, pigs, sheep, geese and more; meeting Peppa the Pig is a must!

Despite our remote location, we are conveniently located a short distance from Folkestone, Ashford and Canterbury with ample room for staff parking.

The successful candidate will need to:

  • Be a positive, skilful teacher, committed to the highest of expectations for all children.
  • Understand what makes effective learning using a holistic approach.
  • Be a learner themselves – open to challenge and the exploration of new approaches.
  • Be a committed team member, show initiative and proactively work to improve their practice.
  • Promote the principles of inclusion by equitably enabling every child to overcome barriers to learning to achieve.
  • Have very high expectations of behaviour and be committed to establishing positive relationships with every child.
  • Deliver an innovative and creative curriculum that engages children and builds their resilience
  • Successfully lead more than one core subject
  • Be committed to upholding the Christian values of Love, Respect and Perseverance
  • Have a great sense of humour

 

For the successful candidate we can offer:

  • An excellent learning environment with children who are eager to learn
  • A well-resourced classroom
  • Friendly, supportive colleagues and a close-knit team where your ideas can make a real difference
  • A supportive school community
  • Enthusiastic and well-behaved children
  • A stunning location with extensive access to an outdoor environment
  • Farm School!
  • The chance to personalise the curriculum, be creative in your teaching and be supported to try out new ideas  

 

Please look at the person specification to see if you are the one we’re looking for. Come and visit the school; meet the children and staff and find out why it’s a pleasure to teach here and why we are so proud of our school. As part of our recruitment process, visits to the school are essential and the Acting Headteacher will be pleased to show you around. Please phone Mrs Buss 01227 709 218 or email headteacher@stelling-minnis.kent.sch.uk

Start Date- September 2025

Interviews- Monday 30th June/ Tuesday 1st July 

 

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check and Safer Recruitment processes.

Information about the school

We are a small rural primary school, set between the villages of Bossingham and Stelling Minnis, six miles south of Canterbury and 12 miles from Folkestone. Our history dates back to 1784 and we are one of the oldest schools in Kent. We are a Good school (Ofsted) and were judged Outstanding as a Church School (Diocesan Inspection).
We have a strong Christian ethos throughout the school, with a team of friendly and dedicated teachers, support staff and governors. We have delightful, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn. This year, we started Farm School with our neighbouring farm and are keen to explore further creative opportunities for our young people so if you think you could make a difference please get in touch!

For more information please check out our website: www.stelling-minnis.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01227) 709900

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.