Class Teacher - Part-time

Birchington CEP School, Birchington

• Ref:KCC886-3178-142T
• Posted:23/01/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:20th April 2026
• App Close Date:26/01/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:12th February 2026

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We are looking for a flexible, friendly and reliable, part-time Class Teacher (three days per week 0.6FTE) who can demonstrate an excellent understanding of the context of our school, the pupils and their individual needs.

This position is a temporary position until August 2026 which may be extended for the next academic year.  This position would suit an ECT in their first or second year.

You will need to be approachable, kind, solution based, supportive and a positive team player with excellent classroom practice and a sense of humour.  You must also be willing to contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school and promote our Christian Vision and School values.

Our school offers 425 delightful pupils, a happy and highly supportive staff team and superb professional development.

Evidence of your teaching, GCSE, A Level qualifications and degree information, along with photo identification and birth certificate, will need to be shown at the first stage of the interview.

Birchington CE Primary School offers a happy and highly supportive staff team and superb professional development.

Please see our website which holds a wealth of information about our school. Please contact the school office on 01843 841046 if you have any questions. 

All applications must be made via the Kent Teach website.

Birchington CE Primary School and all its personnel are 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 Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.  All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance. Birchington CE Primary School is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We embrace and cultivate an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 226, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search.

Information about the school

Birchington Church of England Primary School is a friendly school on the edge of Thanet and we currently have 425 pupils on role.

This is an exciting time for our school as the DfE are funding a new building on our school site. Our school has a great range of facilities, including a nurture room, library, computer suite, MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), forest area and extensive grounds.

We currently hold Healthy Schools Status, Green Travel Mark Platinum, Thanet Sport Passport, Sport England, School Games Gold, Good Diabetes Care in School Award. We have recently gained the International School Award.

There is a highly professional, supportive and committed staff team who provide a high standard of education and pastoral care for our pupils.

More information available on our school website: www.birchington-primary.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Louise Wilson
• Address:Park Lane, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AS
• Telephone: 01843 841046
• Email: business.manager@birchington.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01843 846034

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