Class Teacher - Ks2 Initially for Terms 5+6 (With Possibility of TLR for the Right Candidate) - Full-time

Harrietsham CEP School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-3067-178T
• Posted:09/02/2026
• Pay:Main Pay Scale / UPS / TLR
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:20/02/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 25th February 2026

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Class Teacher wanted for our lovely school!

Are you an excellent Class Teacher? Are you able to nurture both children and adults so that they flourish? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, Harrietsham Church of England Primary School could be the school for you.

We are seeking a skilled, caring, fun and energetic teacher for our wonderful school.  Initially the post would be teaching within a Key Stage Two class for Terms 5 and 6.  We are looking for an exceptional Class Teacher who will work hard to form excellent relationships with our children and their families, who will make learning fun and exciting and who will be a proactive and cheery member of our school family. There is the potential, for the right candidate, for a TLR to be offered and for the role to include the leadership of a key area of school focus.

Our substantive Headteacher was appointed in April 2024 and since then our Leadership Team has continued to grow.  Our school is growing, and with a new Senior Leadership team in place, a wonderful opportunity exists for an excellent teacher to become the latest member of our School Family. 

Our children and staff are happy, fun-loving and enthusiastic and our children keep us on our toes to ensure that no two days are ever the same.  Our school is rooted in high expectations for all, with a nurturing and inclusive approach driving our deep belief that it is our privilege to ensure that all children reach their God-given potential so that they flourish and succeed in every aspect of their education and life journey. 

So, if you are a skilled, enthusiastic and experienced professional who is driven to ensure that all children receive the best possible education to enable them to flourish in all aspects of school life, you could be the person we are looking for.

You will need the following qualities, skills and experience:

• A ready smile.
• A love of children and a determination to provide the best possible education and experiences for all in every aspect of school life.
• A commitment to supporting every child to be the best version of themselves.
• Be flexible, fun and energetic.
• Understand and deliver consistently high-quality teaching & learning.
• Have excellent nurturing and interpersonal skills.
• Be determined to create the best possible school for our children and families.
• A creative flair when planning and delivering learning.

Please read the attached Job Description for more detail.

We welcome candidates for tours of the school – please call the school office on 01622 859261to arrange a tour with the Headteacher (Jackie Chambers).

Candidates must be available for interview on Wednesday 25^th February 2026 and for a pre-planned lesson observation on Monday 23^rd or Tuesday 24^th February 2026.

Information about the school

Our Vision Statement: ‘Nurtured we Flourish’.

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school rooted in our rural community. Like the mustard seed, we grew from tiny beginnings and our branches are now spread wide – providing support and taking our values beyond the school gates. All those in our community feel safe and nurtured - able to flourish and grow academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically to achieve their full God-given potential.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is a friendly village school set in beautiful countryside in the heart of the community. We pride ourselves on the achievements of all of our pupils - we are a nurturing and inclusive school where everyone works together, putting our children at the heart of everything we do. We welcome pupils and staff of all faiths and none and our vision and values of Love, Forgiveness and Fellowship guide our everyday actions.

Our school building (which dates from 2004) houses well-resourced classrooms, a variety of smaller learning areas and offices, a well-stocked library, an inviting nurture room and a school hall with our own on-site kitchen. We are lucky to be positioned within extensive grounds which give our children access to a forest school, a sports field and a separate playing field and playground.

We have supportive parents and an active Governing Body. We maintain close links with the church and local community.

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School is committed to recruiting with care, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy can be found on our school website here: https://www.harrietsham.kent.sch.uk/policies.

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jackie Chambers
• Address:West Street, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1JZ
• Telephone: (01622) 859261
• Email: office@harrietsham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 859372

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher Job Description and Person Specification
• TLR Job Description