PPA Cover - Part-time

Laddingford CEP School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-3091-144T
• Posted:16/11/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Monday 23rd February 2026.
• App Close Date:01/12/2025 at 07:00
• Interviews:Monday 8th December

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Are you an enthusiastic and creative teacher looking for a varied and rewarding role?
Do you have a passion for inspiring children across all primary age groups?
If so, Laddingford St Mary’s could be the perfect place for you!

We are seeking a talented and flexible teacher to provide PPA cover across our small, friendly village school. This is a unique opportunity to work with pupils from Early Years through to Year 6 in our mixed-age classes.

At Laddingford, we value creativity and individuality. We have the flexibility for the successful candidate to teach to their strengths — whether your passion is Music, Art, PE, RE, Computing, or another subject area, we would love to tailor the role to make the most of your expertise.

This year is an especially exciting time to join us as we continue to develop our evidence-led curriculum and build on a strong foundation of collaborative, reflective teaching practice.
Our dedicated staff team is passionate about giving every child the opportunity to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally — in a supportive, inclusive environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience or confidence teaching across the primary age range

• Brings enthusiasm, flexibility, and a love of teaching

• Can inspire and engage children with creative, high-quality learning experiences

• Works well as part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team

• Is committed to continuous improvement and professional growth

Laddingford St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and can be arranged through the school office. 

Information about the school

Located on the picturesque rural outskirts of Maidstone, Laddingford St Mary’s is a smaller-than-average primary school easily accessible from Barming, Marden, Paddock Wood, and Tonbridge.

Inspired by the parable of The Lost Sheep, we ensure that every child is valued and supported—our vision of welcoming everyone, building strong foundations, and leaving no one behind guides every decision we make.

At Laddingford, we cultivate a happy and vibrant learning environment where both children and staff are excited to grow and explore. Our goal is for students to leave us equipped not just with knowledge, but with essential skills for lifelong learning, such as inquisitiveness, independence, and a positive mindset. As a result, our pupils are enthusiastic, hardworking, focused, and confident learners.

We are dedicated to achieving academic excellence for all while nurturing the unique talents that make each child special.

Though we are a small school, our numbers are steadily increasing. With the recent opening of our bespoke Early Years provision in February 2024, we can accommodate over 100 children, including our nursery. This creates a close-knit community where everyone feels like family—children enjoy whole-school trips and happily interact across year groups during playtime and lunch.

We also take great pride in our unique off-site Forest School provision. Our recent SIAMS inspection highlighted that “Forest School provides a rich and unique experience, helping pupils develop self-worth, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence."

This is an exciting time to join our wonderful little school. We are in a unique position of developing and shaping a bright future for our school, where every child is encouraged to explore, discover and excel. We are also very proud to be one of 750 schools in the country that is running the DfE Early Adopter Free Breakfast Club Scheme.

Laddingford St Mary truly is a special place, filled with warmth and positivity that can best be experienced firsthand. If you’re interested in what we offer and believe we could be the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lucy Clark
• Address:Darman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6BL
• Telephone: (01622) 871270
• Email: admin@laddingford.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622 871270)

Documents

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• Job Description
• Personal Specification