Class Teacher 1 Year Fixed Term - Full-time

Charing CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3343-109T
• Posted:13/03/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:01/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:7th May 2026

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Primary School Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team for a fixed‑term period of one year. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our vibrant school community, with the potential for the contract to be extended for the right candidate.

This position is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. We offer high‑quality mentoring and support to help ECTs thrive in their induction year(s).

The appointed year group will be determined based on the successful candidate’s strengths, experience, and professional interests

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Builds positive, trusting relationships with children, colleagues, and families
• Creates engaging, inclusive learning opportunities
• Has high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Is reflective, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional development
• Works well as part of a collaborative and caring school team

We Can Offer You:

• A warm, welcoming, and supportive staff team
• A structured and supportive ECT induction programme (for ECT candidates)
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work–life balance
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A forward‑thinking school where new ideas are valued
• Potential for contract extension or a permanent role

We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact office@charing.kent.sch.uk or 01233 712277

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

We are hugely proud of our school set in the beautiful village of Charing in Kent. Our school has a wonderful family feel. We know our children and families well, offer supportive relationships as well as nurturing and developing young learners to be confident and believe in themselves.

Charing has a well-established Christian ethos and our whole school community is committed to developing values which will enable pupils to become curious, passionate, life long learners. This extends to the support we offer our staffing team to ensure everyone is able to work in happy, safe and supportive surroundings.

We work with our extended community to build links with the village and maximise opportunities for children to experience culture, nature and the world around them.

We are a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

Charing Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Every member of our extended school community is valued as an individual and we would warmly welcome you to visit our school, meet the team and see for yourself what makes us special. Charing CEP School is a great place to work!

Please be aware that references will be taken up prior to short listing. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Thomas Bird (Headteacher)
• Address:School Road, Charing, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0JN
• Telephone: (01233) 712277
• Email: office@charing.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification