Class Teacher - Full-time

Deal Parochial CEP School, Walmer, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3353-82T
• Posted:05/03/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:20/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 25th March 2026

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Are you looking to further your teaching career with an inclusive school with ‘a palpable sense of care and community’ (Ofsted 2023) where ‘across the school, pupils are focussed and engage well with their learning’.  At Deal Parochial School, our vision is to foster a welcoming, inclusive love of learning which is inspired by the Gospel values of Faith, Hope and Love, where the whole school community flourishes through courageous learning, friendships and generosity. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time newly qualified teacher (permanent contract) to join our Church of England Primary school where behaviour is good and the school community is happy and harmonious.  We offer the opportunity to work within a team of passionate, experienced and committed teachers and leaders, serving motivated and well-behaved children.  There is a strong culture of mutual support and teamwork and staff value the opportunities to develop their teaching careers. 

 We are looking for someone who:

• Has the highest aspirations for themselves and the children they teach;
• Has a clear commitment to school improvement, personal drive to make a difference and will contribute to the continued development of our school;
• Understands that relationships are key to a successful school;
• Is committed to furthering their own professional development;
• Is passionate in shaping and supporting the whole child;
• Understands a culture of inclusion and nurture;
• Has some experience of teaching in KS1 or EYFS
• Can work as part of a team;
• Is committed to the safety and welfare of all children;
• Is approachable, friendly and has excellent communication skills;
• Be committed to upholding the ethos of the school based around the five Christian values of: Respect, Friendship, Courage, Kindness and Trust.

In return, we can offer:

• Investment in you, your teaching craft and your career opportunities;
• A School that ‘champions the worth, value and place of every member of the school community through nurture, compassion and tailored provision’ SIAMS (2023)
• A happy, friendly and vibrant working ethos;
• Motivated, polite and well-behaved children with a love for learning;
• A team of motivated, talented and passionate staff;
• An inspirational, contextualised and engaging curriculum;
• Leaders who understand and promote staff well-being;
• Excellent opportunities for career development and continued professional development. 

Deal Parochial School is part of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust, which is an exempt charity and company, where children’s well -being and learning is at our core. 

We encourage visits to the school, which is a five-minute walk from the beach in the beautiful town of Deal, and meet our wonderful children and staff and see us in action.  To arrange this and a further discussion about the role please contact the school office on 01304 464474.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

Information about the school

Deal Parochial school is a small, one form entry, family, Church of England school. This means we are a school for all the community offering a distinctive Christian Ethos. We have a rich tapestry of Christian values that are our heart beat. We are highly inclusive so that diversity, respect, and high expectations drive a rich curriculum enabling pupils to achieve their very best and flourish.

In April 2019 Deal Parochial became a founding Academy member of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT) which is a newly formed MAT of eight local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools is working together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town. Whilst your employment post will be with Deal Parochial, your contract will be with DEALT.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Michelle Palmer
• Address:Gladstone Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7ER
• Telephone: (01304) 374464
• Email: secretary@deal-parochial.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 370900

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Pack