Class Teacher - Term Time

Barnsole Primary School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-2396-123T
• Posted:16/10/2025
• Pay:MPS 1-6/ UPS 1-3
• Start Date:1st Jan or April 2026
• App Close Date:27/10/2025 at 08:00
• Interviews:28th October 2025

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Join Barnsole Primary School as a Class Teacher Inspire young minds. Grow your career. Change lives.

Hours: 27.5 hours per week full time or the role can be part time Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year  Start Date: 1st January but we will consider April 2026 Actual Salary: MPS 1-6 /UPR 1 - 3 (MPS £32915 - £45352) (UPR £47472 - £51048)

About The Role  Are you an enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher looking for your next step? If you are dedicated, passionate about teaching and learning, and want to develop your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking school, this could be the role for you. The position could be full time or part time in EYFS/KS1, depending on your experience, interests, and the needs of our school. You will be joining a dedicated and supportive team, with a Leadership Team committed to your career development through high-quality CPD and opportunities for progression.

Who You Are We are looking for teachers who will:

• Put pupils first and secure exceptional outcomes for all.
• Have high expectations and inspire children to achieve their best.
• Be optimistic, energetic, resilient, and creative.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Embrace change and innovation with enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
• Be excellent classroom practitioners who lead by example.

What We Offer

At Barnsole, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we believe every child can flourish — supported by a staff team that values collaboration, resilience, and confidence. Our aim is to nurture both academic and personal growth, empowering pupils to be the best versions of themselves

Here’s what we offer:

• Supportive leadership and team culture, where your ideas and input make a real difference
• Innovative CPD: bitesize, practical training that fits around busy teaching lives delivered  via our Learn Upon platform
• 1:1 devices for staff and pupils, supporting innovative and effective digital teaching
• Free on-site EV charging, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and staff wellbeing
• Local Government Pension scheme & National terms & conditions
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to welcome you for a visit — come and see what makes Barnsole Primary School so special. Please contact the school office on 01634 333400 to arrange.

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Barnsole Primary School and the Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

Information about the school

Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools based in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies have transformed through targeted collaboration, innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with leadership and life skills.

Barnsole Primary is an outstanding three-form community primary school situated in Medway with a thriving school nursery on site.

We are committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavour to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be.

Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda. If you would like to visit please do not hesitate to contact us and we also actively encourage feedback so if you feel there is something we can do better please let us know.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’

We look forward to meeting with you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack