Class Teacher - Full-time/Part-time

Coxheath Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2677-246T
• Posted:13/04/2026
• Pay:MPS - £32,916-£45,352
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:15/05/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:w/c 18 May 2026

Advert

Class Teacher – KS1 or KS2

Part‑time or Full‑time • Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

The Coppice Primary Partnership are looking for keen, enthusiastic and passionate people to join our team. We are a small, primary‑focused Multi Academy Trust in West Kent, committed to achieving the very best outcomes for the children in our schools.

We are delighted to be able to extend our teaching team and are seeking a KS1 or KS2 teacher who shares our values and our belief in providing a high‑quality, engaging and inclusive education for every child. This role is available on a full‑time or part‑time basis and is a fixed‑term contract until 31 August 2027.

As an excellent practitioner, you must:

• Be an excellent teacher — at whatever stage in your career — with secure subject knowledge.
• Have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils.
• Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Value working collaboratively in teams and partnerships.
• Be skilled at fostering independence and encouraging pupil‑led learning.
• Be reflective, resilient and ambitious, with a desire to grow professionally.
• Engage fully with all aspects of school life, including parents and the wider community.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development.

We offer:

• Children who are articulate, engaged, great fun and eager to learn.
• A positive, creative and friendly staff team.
• A supportive environment with strong professional development opportunities.
• The chance to collaborate with colleagues, year group partners and wider professional networks.
• A well‑resourced primary school set in excellent grounds, enabling high‑quality outdoor learning.
• An opportunity to contribute to a real, relevant and engaging curriculum.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our team and hope you will want to explore this role further. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please note, we review applications on a rolling-basis and the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.  

Information about the school

Coxheath Primary School is a vibrant and thriving 2-form entry primary school, located on the outskirts of Maidstone, with a dedicated team of approximately 70 staff members. We are proud to be part of the Coppice Primary Partnership, which also includes Loose Primary School and St. Katherine’s School and Nursery. This partnership is invaluable, providing a wealth of exciting career opportunities for staff and offering excellent support and professional development.

At Coxheath Primary, we foster a culture of high expectations where all pupils are encouraged to take pride in their achievements. An Ethic of Excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and our school community is united in its commitment to promoting the highest standards across all areas of school life. Our school is highly sought-after and oversubscribed, with waiting lists in most year groups, reflecting the strong reputation we have within the local community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Francis
• Address:Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
• Telephone: (01622) 745553
• Email: karenfrancis@coppicepp.org

Fax: (01622) 746986

Documents

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• Job Description - Class Teacher
• Person specification - Class Teacher