Early Career Teacher - Full-time

Adisham CE Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3119-139T
• Posted:12/03/2026
• Pay:M1
• Start Date:TBC subject to DBS and references
• App Close Date:26/03/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:To Be Arranged

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Are you an enthusiastic Early Career Teacher looking to begin your teaching journey in a supportive, vibrant primary school? We are seeking a passionate, dedicated ECT to join our friendly team and inspire our young learners to start in September 2026

• Is motivated, reflective, and eager to develop as a teacher
• Delivers engaging, inclusive lessons that bring learning to life
• Works well as part of a team and builds strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Has high expectations for all children and a commitment to their holistic development
• Brings creativity, positivity, and passion to the rol

   

  Take a look at just some of our pledges to our teachers: 

  • An additional day’s paid leave per academic year*
  • Staff not expected to respond to e-mails after 6.00pm or at weekends
  • Free confidential counselling
  • Teachers not expected to create lengthy plans
  • Emphasis on ‘live marking’ and using TAs to lessen the volume of marking outside of lessons
  • A maximum of six scheduled meetings per term

   

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that references will be requested prior to interview, at least one reference must be from your most recent employer.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport)

We strive to be diverse and inclusive & a place where we can all be ourselves. As a Trust we are committed to improving our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We believe inclusion for our children starts with inclusion for our adults. We believe we’ll do better by our children if our staff come from different backgrounds, and we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for all.

 * Further day's leve ater 2 years continuous serivce

Information about the school

Adisham Church of England Primary School is a welcoming village school in the centre of the village surrounded by open countryside and woodland, approximately six miles from Canterbury.

We offer mixed age classes within a warm, supportive, and close knit community where our Christian values—Respect, Truth, Compassion, and Friendship—are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide a curriculum that is engaging, inclusive, and supported by a modern approach to teaching and learning.

As a member of The Stour Academy Trust, a forward thinking Multi Academy Trust of primary schools, we are committed to transforming learning to better prepare children for the challenges of the 21st century. The Trust is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every pupil. Through an innovative pedagogical model and the purposeful use of technology, we deliver personalised learning within an enabling environment where technology enhances progress without defining our vision.

From little seeds great and wonderful things grow and flourish.

For more information about the school, please visit the school’s website: www.adisham.kent.sch.uk For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Park View, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0NR
• Telephone: 01227 931560
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk

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