Class Teacher - Fixed Term

The Golden Thread Alliance

Ref:KCC-F62-23-T
Posted:27/10/2025
Pay:Main Pay Scale
Start Date:1st January 2026
App Close Date:28/11/2025 at 09:00
Interviews:1st December 2025

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Do you want to work in a fantastic school with experienced, enthusiastic, supportive practitioners and well-behaved outstanding learners?

The Riverview Academy is a large 4 form entry, very friendly and successful school on the outskirts of Gravesend and we are looking for a Teacher to join our team on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2026.

We can offer you:

Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning;
A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning;
A year team of experienced teachers who plan jointly and support each other;
Well resourced learning environments;
Highly trained and effective support staff;
Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development; including opportunities for career progression;
A full ECT Induction programme supported by an outstanding mentor.

In return we are looking for a teacher who:

Is energetic, fair, and really enjoys working with young children;
Is organised, resourceful and works well as part of a team;
Is capable of making a difference;
Is an imaginative, fun and effective classroom practitioner;
Is flexible and hardworking and who can use their initiative;
Is self-motivated and has a strong commitment to their own personal development.

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher. ECT Applications welcome.

Our staff benefits package includes:

Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
Two family days
Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust.

The Golden Thread Alliance 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the trust

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, The Riverview Academy, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

Name:Stacey Redwood
Address:Oakfield Primary Academy,
Oakfield Lane,
Dartford,
Kent,
DA1 2SW
Telephone: 01732 795660
Email: HR@golden-thread.org

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