Teacher - Lower Ks2 Maternity Cover - Full-time

Swingate Primary School, Lords Wood

• Ref:MED887-2549-134T
• Posted:21/11/2025
• Pay:Main Pay Scale
• Start Date:20 April 2026
• App Close Date:07/12/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM HERE**

About this Role

Post Title: Teacher

School: Swingate Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed term contract until 25 March 2027

Hours: Full Time

Salary:  Main Pay Scale

Start Date: 20 April 2026

Closing Date:   Sunday 7 December at 11pm (Please note that this advert may close early if a suitable applicant is found)

Swingate Primary School is looking to appoint a class teacher to join our dedicated team to cover maternity leave in Lower KS2. We are a large three-form entry, inclusive, successful school with extensive grounds and friendly staff.  Swingate is a vibrant, progressive and fun place to work; apply today!  

We are looking for someone who will:

• be an ECT or has experience
• be passionate about developing the whole child
• be creative and look for opportunities to enrich the curriculum
• have a positive mindset and a good sense of humour

What we can offer:

• a successful, forward-thinking and popular school with a good CPD programme
• Wellbeing and appreciation of staff and pupils is a high priority (our teachers agree that workload is fair). 
• a listening and present SLT team. 
• a school with awards in PE, computing and PSHE. 
• support from your year group team and excellent curriculum resources and planning in place
• Teaching and Learning support: White Rose Maths, Jigsaw PSHE / RE, iLanguages, Kapow, Talk4Writing, specialist music and PE teachers, PE planning, and TTRockstars. 
• ECT tutor and mentor support in place
• beautiful grounds and plenty of space (inside and outside)
• a happy team of staff who make #TeamSwingate an amazing place to work. 

Should you be interested in organising a tour of the school, please email us on hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk 

For more information on the life of Swingate please visit our website, YouTube channel and Twitter page. 

Website: www.swingate.medway.sch.uk

Twitter: @SwingatePrimary

YouTube: Swingate Primary

**PLEASE APPLY ON OUR SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM HERE**

Information about the school

We are a brilliant, large three-form entry (including a Nursery), inclusive, successful school with extensive woodland grounds and friendly staff. We aim to inspire our children to be Brave, Resilient, Responsible and Empathetic. Our curriculum is child-centred, creative and progressive.

We are part of the Bluebell Federation comprising of Swingate, Horsted and Burnt Oak Primary Schools.

Our teachers work collaboratively to reduce workload and we have an impressive sporting profile. We are a beacon school and staff and pupil well-being is valued and promoted. Swingate has a strong leadership team that welcomes and encourages children and staff to reach their true potential. Check out our Twitter account: @SwingatePrimary.

We offer a fantastic wellbeing package including a pension scheme, carefirst and training and development opportunities

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lords Wood, Kent, ME5 8TJ
• Telephone: 01634 336472
• Email: hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk

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