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Class Teacher - Year 1 - Part-time

Pilgrims' Way Primary School , Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-2098-298T
  • Posted:29/10/2025
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:January 5th 2026
  • App Close Date:14/11/2025 at 09:00
  • Interviews:19th November 2025

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Job Advert: Year 1 class teacher 
Part time position, job share in a Year 1 class Wednesday-Friday
Pay scale: MPS
Start date: January 5th 2026
 

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator looking for an exciting new opportunity? Pilgrims' Way Primary School is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Year 1 Class Teacher to join our team on a part-time basis (Wednesday to Friday) starting in Term 3.

This is a particularly exciting time to join us — we’re moving into a brand new, purpose-built school building in January 2026! 

What We’re Looking For:
  • Some one who can create a safe, nurturing learning environment that promotes inclusion, confidence and progress.
  • Someone with QTS status and experience of teaching KS1
  • A reflective, empathetic and flexible practitioner committed to positive outcomes for all learners.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
We Offer:
  • A brand new warm, welcoming school environment where every child is valued.
  • A committed leadership team and a collaborative staff culture.
  • Ongoing CPD opportunities.
  • Forward thinking and solution focused approaches
We are proud to be part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive school that strives to support our staff so they can provide the very best for our wonderful pupils.

At the heart of our school ethos are our simple but powerful rules:
Be Kind, Be Honest, and Work Hard.
These guide everything we do and help create a nurturing and respectful environment for all.

We warmly welcome visits to the school - it’s the best way to get to know us, see our vibrant learning community in action and meet our dedicated team.

If you are ready to help transform lives and be part of a child-centred school, we would love to hear from you.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of qualifications and references.

Information about the school

Our school has been part of the Veritas Multi Academy Trust since May 2018. Ofsted report September 2022 rates our school as GOOD with an OUTSTANDING Early Years. Our irresistible curriculum and inclusive ethos ensures that all children achieve their potential.

The school is situated in the beautiful city of Canterbury, benefitting from many excellent cultural opportunities. We have wonderful grounds, including a forest school. Learning outside the classroom is a school priority.

We are on an exciting journey to rebuild our school and are working with the Department for Education on a new build project. We will be moving into our new building ready for Term 3.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.