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Ks1 Class Teacher - Full-time

Sandling Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2552-206T
  • Posted:27/03/2026
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:21/04/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Friday 24th April

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We are looking for a full time Key Stage 1 class teacher to join us on a permanent contract from 1 September 2026. 

This role is particularly suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECT1/ECT2). Please state your curriculum strengths within your application, as all teachers beyond their first ECT year, lead a subject. The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Tuesday 21st April with interviews scheduled for the Friday 24th April.

We are able to offer show rounds at the following times, please contact the school office to book onto one of these.

Date

Time

Monday 30th March

14:00

Tuesday 31st March

16:00

Wednesday 1st April

09:15

Wednesday 1st April

16:00

 

The ethos of Sandling School is to: work together, achieve together and have fun together; this is true of the whole school community.

Our last OFSTED inspection in May 2025 recognised that we are a 'good' school in all areas.

We can offer you:

  • a supportive staff team
  • effective induction
  • continuing professional development
  • half a day PPA with year group partner
  • a comprehesive ECT package including a weekly meeting with a mentor and ECT time
  • health and well-being service package
  • polite, motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children
  • a well-resourced school
  • a supportive and active PTA (Friends of Sandling School)
  • a strong governing body 

Sandling School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and therefore all posts are subject to a DBS check and appropriate references. We also carry out online checks for shortlisted candidates. Please ensure you have read our Child Portection Policy prior to application.

 

Information about the school

Sandling is a popular, high achieving, 2 form entry primary school in the north of Maidstone.

The school is well resourced with many facilities including: a library, computing suite and extensive grounds with a wildlife and outdoor learning area. We offer a wide variety of clubs for children to enrich their learning.

We had a successful two day OFSTED inspection in May 2025 with a grading of 'good' in all areas.

With easy access from the M20, and being situated less than 3 miles from Maidstone centre, the school is easily accessible by road.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Miss Claire Coombes
  • Address:Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG
  • Telephone: (01622) 763297
  • Email: office@sandling.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01622) 200015

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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.