Lower Ks2 Class Teacher, Part Time - Part-time

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3754-202T
• Posted:18/10/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1st January 2026
• App Close Date:27/10/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:29th October 2025

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An exciting opportunity has arisen, to come and work with us at our wonderful school!

We have a vacancy for a Year 4 Class teacher of 22 pupils, for 3 days per week ( Mon, Tues, Weds), to commence in January 2026. 

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is a flourishing and successful one- form entry school located in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. We received a Good Grading in our September 2021 Ofsted inspection and are continuing to develop and evolve.

Early Career teachers and experienced teachers are very welcome to apply.

This position is initially a fixed- term contract, to start on 1st January 2026, until September 2026. There may be with a possibility of extension of this contract, from September 2026. 

This is a part-time class teaching position, for Mon, Tues and Weds.

 The successful candidates will:

• Have high aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards;
• Have the creativity and innovation to be an outstanding teacher;
• Have a compassionate and caring approach to working with children, parents and colleagues;
• Be committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning;
• Be looking to work in a positive and cheerful classroom and outdoor learning area who will be supportive of our Catholic ethos.

School details:

• Well-behaved and motivated children eager to learn;
• A creative and flexible curriculum, and a well-resourced environment that welcomes innovation and new ideas;
• We have a highly collegiate and collaborative culture at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School and it is essential that the appointee is able and willing to work in this way.

How to apply:

• Please use the schools own application form and return this to william.liddle@st-augustines-tunbridgewells.kcsp.org.uk.
• Aplicants are warmly welcome to visit the school. Please telephone the school office to arrange a convenient time on 01892 529796; 
• Closing date for applications is Monday 27th October 2025, with Interviews scheduled for Wednesday 29th October 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• St Augustine's Catholic Primary School reserves the right to close the application process early, should a suitable candiate be appointed before Wednesday 29th October 2025.

Information about the school

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a thriving school. We have happy, motivated children and supportive parents. Being a small one form entry school, in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, our children and staff grow and learn as one family working together. We are proud of our school and established learning community.

We are a Catholic School where the ethos is underpinned by the Gospel Values of developing the whole child through love, care and respect for others.

St Augustine’s has a rich and diverse community that aims to value each child for their unique gifts, skills and talents and where we appreciate that every child is different, special in the eyes of God no matter what their ethnicity, ability or background. We welcome staff from all faiths and backgrounds, who are happy to support our ethos.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School has strong links with our three feeder parishes, has enthusiastic and motivated children from a wide catchment area and diverse backgrounds, and a friendly and supportive staff who work hard as a strong team. The curriculum is creative and well resourced.

The school is close to the town centre of Tunbridge Wells, and set in large, pleasant grounds which include our reflection area and pond, sports field, Early Years garden and outdoor classroom. In September 2021, our school was graded as 'Good' by Ofsted.

The school is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership and is linked to, and collaborates closely with St Margaret Clitherow Primary School in Tonbridge, St Thomas' Primary School in Sevenoaks, with a shared Area Business Manager, Mrs Maria Sherring.

St Augustines Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be asked for two references and be subject to a full DBS check plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Francine Leveridge
• Address:Wilman Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9AL
• Telephone: (01892) 529796
• Email: office@st-augustines-tunbridgewells.kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher Application Form
• Privacy Policy for Applicants
• Consent to obtain References