Class Teacher - Maternity Cover - Maternity

Coxheath Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2677-238T
• Posted:09/07/2025
• Pay:MPS - £31,650-£43,607
• Start Date:Term 1/2
• App Close Date:31/08/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 7 September 2025

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We are a small Primary focused Multi Academy Trust in West Kent focused on achieving the very best outcomes for the children in our schools.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring person to join our school. We are seeking to appoint a passionate, hard-working teacher to join our happy and dedicated team. We celebrate and value a broad, engaging, curriculum where the children are active learners and are nurtured to develop a curiosity about the world around them. This post is being offered on a full-time basis.  The post is temporary to cover maternity leave, expected to end October/November 2026.  The post is suitable for experienced teachers on Main Pay Scale Range.

As an excellent practitioner you must:

• Be an excellent teacher - at whatever stage in your career - with in-depth subject knowledge.

• Have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils.

• Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children.

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Value working in teams and partnerships.

• Be skilled at fostering independence and pupil-led learning.

• Be reflective, resilient and ambitious, keen to develop your professional expertise.

• Engage with all aspects of school life, parents and the wider community.

• Be committed to ongoing professional development.

 We offer:

• Children who are articulate, great fun, willing and eager to learn.

• A creative, positive and friendly staff team.

• A supportive environment where there are many opportunities for professional development.

• A chance to collaborate with colleagues, with year group partners, as well as local networks and professionals.

• A growing and well-resourced primary school, set in excellent school grounds, where opportunities for high quality outdoor learning are facilitated

• An opportunity to share a real, relevant and engaging curriculum.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our team and hope you will want to further explore this with us. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged and we would ask you to arrange these with Mrs Fullagar through the school office. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made are subject to a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Coxheath Primary School is a vibrant and thriving 2-form entry primary school, located on the outskirts of Maidstone, with a dedicated team of approximately 70 staff members. We are proud to be part of the Coppice Primary Partnership, which also includes Loose Primary School and St. Katherine’s School and Nursery. This partnership is invaluable, providing a wealth of exciting career opportunities for staff and offering excellent support and professional development.

At Coxheath Primary, we foster a culture of high expectations where all pupils are encouraged to take pride in their achievements. An Ethic of Excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and our school community is united in its commitment to promoting the highest standards across all areas of school life. Our school is highly sought-after and oversubscribed, with waiting lists in most year groups, reflecting the strong reputation we have within the local community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Francis
• Address:Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
• Telephone: (01622) 745553
• Email: karenfrancis@coppicepp.org

Fax: (01622) 746986

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher - Person Specification
• Class Teacher - Job Description