Class Teacher (ECT or Experienced) - Full-time

Featherby Junior School, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-2400-54T
• Posted:25/03/2026
• Pay:MSP 1 - 6 / UPR
• Start Date:1st September 26
• App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Join Featherby Partnership School as a Class Teacher – ECTs and Experienced 

Hours: 27.5 hours per week  Contract: Permanent Time Time Only: 39 weeks per year Start Date: September 2026 (ECTs for a September start join us on 1st July 2026 - get paid over the summer!) 

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) at the start of your journey or an experienced teacher looking for an inspiring next step, Featherby Partnership Schools would love to welcome you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Class Teacher in a partnership of schools that fosters curiosity, resilience and excellence through an enriched, creative curriculum that prepares pupils for future success.

About The Role 

Whether you’re an ECT or experienced teacher, you’ll benefit from strong support, high-quality professional development and the space to grow as an educator.

In this role, you will:

• Teach your assigned class with creativity and care

• Deliver an inclusive, ambitious curriculum that inspires learners

• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

• Reflect on your practice and grow in confidence and expertise
  
  

You’ll never be expected to “figure it out alone” — we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Who You Are

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• Have (or will hold) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives

• Are reflective, curious and eager to keep learning

• Believe in high expectations and strong relationships

• Want to grow in a supportive, values-driven environment

What We Offer

At Featherby Partnership Schools, and as part of Maritime Academy Trust, we offer more than just a job — we offer a community and a career pathway.

For Early Career Teachers (ECTs):

• Fully supported ECT induction with an experienced mentor

• 1st July 2026 start meaning you get paid over the summer holiday

• Trust-wide ECT networks and peer support opportunities

• A welcoming, inclusive and collaborative school culture

• High-quality CPD through our LearnUpon platform tailored to busy teachers

For Experienced Teachers:

• A collaborative professional community committed to excellence

• Opportunities for career progression across the Trust

• Pupils who are curious, creative and aspire to succeed

• High-quality professional development and wider Trust training

• Wellbeing support, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Champions

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

We warmly encourage you to visit Featherby Partnership Schools and see what makes our community special. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office -

You’ll find more about the role, school, and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached.  Apply now via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so don’t delay!

Featherby Partnership Schools embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks in line with safeguarding guidance.

Information about the school

Featherby Infant & Junior School are a partnership of two values-led community schools where everyone loves learning and being the best we can be. We are part of Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools based in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies have transformed through targeted collaboration, innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with leadership and life skills.

We achieve the highest standards by continuously broadening our skill sets - we nurture skills for learning alongside skills for life, encouraging the children to become independant learners of the future.

We believe in encouraging independence with the ability to work collaboratively embracing known pedagogy whilst developing new models for learning. Using the latest technologies.

The care and well-being of our pupils is a high priority and our children are enthusiastic and hardworking.

To find out more about us please contact our Administration Manager, Mrs Jo Barraclough, to arrange a visit. Phone 01634 231984

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack
• Application Pack