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Full-Time Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Maternity

St John's C.E.Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3050-297T
  • Posted:25/03/2026
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:27/04/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 6th May 2026

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Do you believe in our ambition to ‘nurture the potential in everyone’?  We are looking for teachers with a passion for learning and an eagerness to learn to join our school community.    

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic full-time teacher to work in Key Stage 2, starting in September 2026. The role is to cover maternity leave and will end in August 2027. There would be a potential to move to a permanent contract from September 2027 for the right candidate.   We are open to discuss part-time arrangement for the right candidate.

Are you an ambitious teacher ready for the next step?

This role offers excellent opportunities for leadership development. We actively invest in our staff and are committed to growing future leaders. Whether you are looking to lead a subject, contribute to whole-school priorities, or develop your leadership skills, we will provide:

  • meaningful leadership opportunities beyond the classroom
  • tailored CPD aligned to your career aspirations  (please see the CPD pathway in the additional documents - which highlights some of these opportunities.
  • coaching and mentoring from experienced senior leaders
  • the chance to be part of strategic school improvement

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is no longer an ECT and is ready to develop their impact and take on additional responsibility.

 

We want teachers who are: 

  • strong, confident and enjoy making a difference  
  • reflective and willing to learn  
  • have a clear understanding of outstanding teaching and learning  
  • have high expectations of themselves and children  
  • have excellent interpersonal and communication skills  
  • able to contribute to and support the Christian ethos of our school 

We can offer:  

  • a friendly, welcoming atmosphere  
  • hardworking and committed staff and governors  
  • enthusiastic pupils with a passion for learning 
  • opportunities for professional development for all members of our school community (see our CPD pathway attached)  
  • coaching, support and mentoring  
  • an attractive and well-resourced school 

Previous applicants may apply. Visits to the school are essential if you have not been before. Please telephone the school office to arrange a visit on 01892 678980 or email secretary@st-johns.kent.sch.uk  

 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a check against the ISA Barred list for children and online recruitment checks. 

Information about the school

St. John’s is a school with a Christian foundation and we welcome all children and adults into our community. We want our children, families and staff to know that they are valued, cared for and to be happy. We want our children to be passionate about learning and to equip them with the tools that will enable them to flourish academically, emotionally and spiritually.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 ‘Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing’.

We are a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School situated in Tunbridge Wells. We have three forms of entry with a total of 630 pupils. We offer a wide range of extra curricular activities to pupils.

Candidates should be in sympathy with the ethos of a church school.

We are looking for candidates who have high expectations of themselves and others and work extremely well in a team. You should be positive and able to reflect the School Values:

Foster a passion for learning

Honesty

Respect

Empathy

Courage

Inclusivity

Flourish

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Elizabeth Yearwood
  • Address:St John's Church Of England Primary School , Cunningham Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9EW
  • Telephone: 01892 678980
  • Email: personnel@st-johns.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.