Class Teacher - Full-time

Istead Rise Primary School, Istead Rise

• Ref:KCC886-2063-164T
• Posted:17/07/2025
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:31/08/2025 at 14:00
• Interviews:TBC

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• Istead Rise Primary School
• MPS/UPS

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated teacher to join our welcoming and supportive team. This position is for either KS1 or KS2. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, successful practitioner with strong teamwork skills, to join our team and continue to support the achievements of our young people.

We are looking for someone who is:

• an inspirational and a highly effective teacher
• passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• creative in their approach to children's learning
• confident in their understanding of the learning and teaching process
• committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
• excellent with communication and personal skills

We will offer you:

• positive, well-behaved pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• support from friendly and dedicated staff teams, who promote collaborative working
• support from experienced senior leaders
• an effective and committed leadership team
• opportunities for effective professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office for further information or to arrange a visit.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.

Benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Monica Clark, Acting Headteacher, at monica.clark@swale.at or 01474 833177

Applications should be made via Kent Teach.  Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at  or 01795 426091 (option 2)

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: TBC

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.

Information about the school

Istead Rise Primary School is located in a semi-rural village on the outskirts of Gravesend, and currently has 210 pupils on roll.

At Istead Rise we teach an ambitious and bespoke curriculum which encourages children to develop as all round individuals; to learn skills which will support them throughout their future schooling and beyond.

There are four core values which are embedded within all aspects of school life. These are: independence, respect, perseverance and self-reflection. Istead Rise Primary School uses a Restorative Approach to manage behaviour, and deal with conflict. This approach focuses on developing positive relationships within the school and creates a safe, secure environment which enables children to develop both academically and socially.

In February 2024, we received a long awaited visit from Ofsted who judged the school to be good with many aspects being outstanding. The inspectors celebrated the pupils’ positive attitudes to learning; exemplary conduct and our successful curriculum which sparks pupils’ interests. We are proud of the exciting, memorable experiences that we offer children as part of our curriculum. Our extensive and picturesque grounds afford our children with many opportunities to take part in Forest Schools, swimming (our pool is onsite), a range of sports and a range of after school clubs.

Our school is part of Swale Academies Trust. Being a member of a highly successful Trust has enabled us to share expertise and good practice with other primary schools. Our Senior Leadership Team value all staff greatly and are committed to supporting teachers in achieving a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to reducing the overall workload of our teachers and have procedures in place, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks, related to planning, marking and data tracking.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Monica Clark
• Address:Downs Road, Istead Rise, Kent, DA13 9HG
• Telephone: 01474833177
• Email: monica.clark@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack