Class Teacher - Maternity

Eastchurch CEP School, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-3106-267T
• Posted:18/06/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1 September 2025
• App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:4 July 2025

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Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion for making a lasting impact? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a journey of growth, transformation, and engagement with our local community? Do you have ambition to be a strong leader, honing and developing those skills as part of a team?

We are looking for an excellent and experienced class teacher to join our dedicated team and help drive forward an exciting period of improvement at our school. As a growing and evolving community, we’re seeking dynamic educators who are not only inspiring in the classroom but who also want to play a key role in shaping the future of our school.

At Eastchurch, our children are enthusiastic learners with a genuine love for discovery. Through vibrant teaching, carefully structured lessons, and a culture of high expectations, we enable our pupils to thrive both academically and personally. We’re proud of the progress we’re making—and we know that exceptional teachers are at the heart of that journey.

**We are looking for someone who will:

- Inspire children through engaging, creative, and inclusive teaching methods;

- Bring energy, vision, and leadership to support our school’s next chapter;

- Recognise and respond to each child’s unique potential;

- Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort, and achievement;

- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school life;

- Embrace opportunities for professional growth and school-wide improvement.

**In return, we offer:

- A warm, welcoming, and supportive staff team;

- Wonderful children who are eager to learn and grow;

- A forward-thinking leadership team committed to raising standards and transforming outcomes;

- A rich, creative curriculum designed to spark curiosity and confidence;

- A genuine opportunity to be part of a positive and ambitious change.

We believe that every member of our team plays a vital role in helping our school and wider community move forward. If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit or an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 01795 880279 or email office@eastchurch.school. You can also find out more about us on our website: https://www.eastchurch.kent.sch.uk

We welcome early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found.

**Applications to be made via Kent-Teach.** 

Let’s make a difference — together.

Information about the school

Eastchurch Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive, learning community that celebrates all possibilities. Through a journey of faith and exploration, we strive to enable all to grow as resilient life-long learners who value themselves and others. Rooted in God's love and our Christian values, we are a nurturing, inclusive community where all can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our vision flows from our biblical strapline taken from Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Together with our vision our core values of courage, forgiveness, honesty, kindness, love and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

As a single form entry school in a village location, we aim to offer a family friendly and unique experience for staff and families. Our school has a well established Christian ethos and our staff team work together to ensure our children experience success and excitement in their learning every day. We are a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We are proud of our ECO status and take an active role in the environment and community life. We value outdoor learning.

Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Please be aware that references will be taken up prior to short listing. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Bone
• Address:Warden Road, Eastchurch, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 4EJ
• Telephone: 01795 880279
• Email: headteacher@eastchurch.school

Documents

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• Job Description and Person Specification