Cover Teacher (0.4 FTE) - Fixed Term

St Katherine's School & Nursery, Snodland

• Ref:KCC886-2118-338T
• Posted:02/03/2026
• Pay:MPS - £32,916-£45,352 FTE - Actual £13,166-£18,140
• Start Date:Term 4/5
• App Close Date:27/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147591/EDV-2026-SKS-77705

About this Role

Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to children's future aspirations?  If so, St Katherine's is the place for you!

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic Cover Teacher to work 0.4 FTE across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting Class Teachers and contributing to the delivery of our vibrant, enriching curriculum.  This is a fixed-term role, ending 21 July 2026, offered on Main Pay Scale 1-6.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school where children thrive, staff feel valued, and every individual plays a part in creating our future by learning together.

Who We’re Looking For

We are searching for someone who:

• Is passionate about shaping and enriching children’s lives
• Has high expectations and brings learning to life
• Can inspire, motivate, and engage pupils across KS1 and KS2
• Values teamwork and professional growth

Whether you're an experienced teacher or early in your career, if you are committed, enthusiastic, and child‑centred, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Joining St Katherine’s means becoming part of Coppice Primary Partnership, where staff wellbeing and professional development are priorities. Benefits include:

• Articulate, compassionate and eager-to-learn children
• Access to private healthcare, including 24/7 GP access
• Annual flu jab
• A family‑first approach, including cover for important family events
• Free wraparound care for primary‑aged children attending trust schools
• Free access to the holiday play scheme for staff children
• Kent Rewards: cashback, discounts and voucher schemes
• A large, modern school with excellent grounds that promote high‑quality outdoor learning
• A real, relevant and engaging curriculum shared across the partnership

Join Us

If the prospect of joining us excites you, we would be delighted to receive your application.  If you would like more information, please contact Karen Francis, or get in touch with the School Office to arrange a visit - we'd love to meet you.

Please note: We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if the right candidate is found.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Information about the school

Looking to join a school on an exciting journey? Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s future aspirations? Then St Katherine’s is the place for you! “Pupils are joyful and are proud of their aspirational and welcoming school” - OFSTED 2024.

We have a wonderful team and delightful children, who epitomise our strong values of respect, resilience, responsibility, community, compassion and excellence. At St Katherine’s, we passionately believe that everyone plays their part in ‘creating our future by learning together’ – and this includes you!

We have extensive, rural grounds and outstanding facilities, which include our own swimming pool, art studio, a purpose built forest school area, sensory rooms and a fantastic library, with its own reading vending machine. These resources, alongside carefully planned enrichment activities, support us to deliver an exciting curriculum, which is motivating to teach and inspires our children to ‘See Beyond Snodland’.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about shaping children’s lives. Someone who inspires children through their high expectations and ability to bring learning to life. Someone who is dedicated to their own professional development and is keen be part of the next stage of the school’s journey – and what an exciting journey it is!

We can offer you a warm and supportive learning environment, a dynamic and aspirational team and inspirational children, who love their learning experiences and contribute significantly to the wider life of the school.

If the prospect of joining us on the next phase of our journey excites you, we would very much welcome your application

The benefits of joining Coppice Primary Partnership:

Children who are articulate, compassionate, willing and eager to learn

Access to private healthcare, including 24/7 GP access

Annual flu jab

A family first approach – cover to ensure you don’t miss important events

Free access to wraparound care for primary aged children attending trust schools

The holiday play scheme is also open and free to staff who have children who attend other schools when staff are required to work.

Kent Rewards, a site offering cash back, discounts and vouchers

A large, modern and well-resourced primary school, set in excellent school grounds, where opportunities for high quality outdoor learning are facilitated

An opportunity to share a real, relevant and engaging curriculum.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs N Rodmell
• Address:St Katherine's School & Nursery, St Katherine's Lane, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5EJ
• Telephone: 01634 240061
• Email: nrodmell@st-katherines.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description - Teacher
• Person Specification - Teacher