Primary School Teacher - Full-time

Eastchurch CEP School, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-3106-274T
• Posted:23/09/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:November 2025
• App Close Date:10/10/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:TBC w/c 13th October

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The children and governors of our lovely school are looking for an excellent Primary School Teacher with the highest expectations for every child.

This post will provide maternity leave cover with a focus on EYFS and Key Stage 1, and would suit an experienced class teacher with a solid understanding of early years and KS1 practice and provision. Experience and knowledge around statutory assessments in EYFS and Year 1 is also required. There is a possibility of extension to cover further maternity leave, potentially until January 2027.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience and in-depth knowledge of EYFS and KS1 teaching.
• Can use a wide range of creative teaching methods to motivate and inspire our children.
• Brings energy, vision and talent to our school.
• Sees each child as an individual and ensures they are active learners in every lesson.
• Has strong and effective classroom management strategies.
• Works effectively as part of a team both in the classroom and across the school.
• Will contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

We can offer you:

• A happy, hardworking, and friendly staff team.
• Fantastic children who are keen to learn and do their best.
• A highly dedicated and supportive leadership team, totally committed to raising standards and improving children's lives.
• A stimulating, creative, and engaging curriculum.

We warmly welcome visits to the school — come and experience the positive, caring atmosphere for yourself!

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified.

All applications must be made via Kent-Teach.

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

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