Class Teacher - Full-time

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-3719-89T
• Posted:02/04/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:27/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 1st May 2026

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We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Aylesham, a growing school where the pupils live out their motto of 'Love God, Love Learning, Love Life'.

We are looking to appoint a class teacher from September 2026 on a permanent contract.

We are looking for a teacher who is sympathetic to our Catholic values and ethos and who demonstrates commitment and passion to ensure our young people strive to be the best they can be. In addition, the skills and ability to work as part of a team to secure the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

KCSP schools are renowned for their excellent pastoral care, well-behaved children who are eager to learn, supportive parents with high expectations, traditional values and strong teaching. We are extremely proud of our children and welcome applications from those willing to experience the joy of learning and growing with us in the pursuit of excellence.

Please email principal@st-josephs-aylesham.kcsp.org.uk if you would like any more information about the post or to book an appointment to look around the school.

St Joseph's is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership (KCSP).  The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, two references, online/social media checks and a pre-employment health history questionnaire. 

Join us in making a difference to the lives of our pupils. We look forward to receiving your application.

Information about the school

Small but Mighty!

St. Josephs is a small Catholic school in the growing village of Aylesham and is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership multi-academy trust. The school has 5 classes, two of which remain as mixed year group, and the total number of classes growing to 6 from 2026/27.

We provide for the individual needs of the children in our care and expect high standards of achievement from all.

The successful candidate will be joining a very supportive and experienced team.

St Joseph’s Primary and KCSP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and require all staff, helpers and governance committee members to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a section 128 check.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr J Devine, Area Business Manager
• Address:Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury , Kent, CT3 3AS
• Telephone: (01304) 840370
• Email: office@st-josephs-aylesham.kcsp.org.uk

Fax: (01304) 842920

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Notes to Applicants
• Consent to Obtain References Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Class Teacher Person Specification