Class Teacher - Maternity

Riverside Primary, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-3757-81T
• Posted:10/03/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:17/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBA

Advert

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and talented teacher to join our vibrant primary school community. This is a full-time, maternity cover position until April 2027 and is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to nurturing children’s curiosity, confidence and love of learning.

At our school, we believe every child deserves an inspiring education and the opportunity to thrive. The successful candidate will deliver high quality teaching and learning, create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom where every child feels valued
• Inspire pupils to develop a lifelong love of learning
• Assess and monitor pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and share effective teaching practices

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification
• Has a degree-level qualification
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and excellent teaching practice
• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all children
• Values inclusive education and equality of opportunity
• Brings creativity, initiative and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate pupils
• Builds positive relationships with children, parents/carers and colleagues
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is committed to continuous professional development and professional growth

Our school is proud to host two integrated specialist provisions supporting a small number of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Visual Impairment. These pupils are taught within mainstream classes with appropriate specialist support, reflecting our strong commitment to inclusive education.

Riverside Primary School:

We are a popular, mainstream community school, which is part of Rainham Mark Education Trust. The school had a good Ofsted Inspection in November 2019 with a further ungraded inspection in June 2025 where Ofsted stated, “Riverside Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection”.  In our 2019 inspection, we were recognised as being Outstanding in the areas of Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. The key values held by our school community add to the success and inclusive nature of the school.  These values are Curiosity, Happiness, Aspiration, Respect, Articulacy, Community, Teamwork, Equality and Resilience – ‘Character’.

Benefits of Working for Rainham Mark Education Trust:

• Free Private Healthcare Cover - Benenden Healthcare (on contracts over 15 hours per week)
• Free Health Checks
• Free Flu Jabs
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High quality CPD opportunities
• Discounted gym membership at Avenue Tennis, Gillingham
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Onsite free parking
• A Trust committed to achieving a healthy work/life balance

If you would like to be considered for this post, please apply via My New Term.

Information about the school

Rainham Mark Education Trust is a family of three Academies in Medway, compromising of Rainham Mark Grammar School - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2022, Riverside Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ June 2025 and Twydall Primary School and Nursery - Ofsted ‘Good’ May 2023.

The core purpose of the Trust is to cultivate wisdom, character and strength in students so they can understand, celebrate and shape the world in which they live.

Together, our ambitions for the children in our local community continue to build on current success, and raise the bar further, such that the life chances of each child in our care are maximised through a deeply inclusive education, routinely high expectations, and a range of opportunities that seek to embed a love of learning.

Rainham Mark Education Trust (RMET) is in a very exciting stage of its development, having recently realigned and strengthened our central team, relaunched our vision and established an ambitious future strategy.

The benefits of working for us include:

• Support from a network of senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust

• Regular planned opportunities to collaborate and share best practice within the Trust

• Working with a team of friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff and Trustees

• An outstanding offer of CPD opportunities

• A sharp focus on staff well-being including Health Care provision

As a Trust we are dedicated to ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals under its care. This commitment to safeguarding is shared by all the academies within RMET, as we strive to promote the welfare of our pupils. We require all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and we therefore implement a thorough recruitment process across all academies that aligns with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. This process includes conducting online checks on shortlisted candidates and all employment offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check.

We are also committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of school life. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other characteristic. We celebrate the diversity of our school community and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, safe and able to achieve their full potential. We believe that this approach not only supports our students to achieve their best, but also prepares them for life in a diverse and interconnected world. If you share our commitment to equality and diversity, we welcome your application to join our team.

Job Contact Information

• Name:RMET People Services Department
• Address:St Edmunds Way, Wakeley Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET
• Telephone: 01634 338700
• Email: recruitment@rmet.org