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St Peter's CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3053-245T
  • Posted:14/04/2026
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:15/05/2026 at 10:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning 18th May 2026

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Class Teacher (Early Career Teachers Welcome)
Full-time | Fixed Term (1 year initially)
Start Date: September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our wonderful staff team at St Peter’s Church of England Primary School from September 2026.

This post is offered on a full-time, one-year fixed term basis, and applications are warmly welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) as well as more experienced practitioners.

About St Peter’s CEP School
St Peter’s is a happy, inclusive Church of England primary school rooted in our Christian values of courage, compassion and respect, and guided by our clear vision: ‘Learning to Light the Way’. These values underpin all that we do and shape our caring, supportive school community.

We believe every child should be nurtured, challenged and supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Our aim is to create a learning environment where children feel safe, inspired and empowered to be their very best.

Our modern school building, opened in 2021, sits at the heart of the community and provides a bright, well-resourced environment that supports high-quality teaching and learning. Dedicated staff, supportive families and enthusiastic pupils make St Peter’s a truly special place to grow and learn.

The Role
We are looking for an effective and inspirational classroom practitioner who:

  • Has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils
  • Delivers engaging, creative and memorable learning experiences
  • Values strong relationships and places children’s wellbeing at the heart of practice
  • Is keen to develop professionally within a supportive and ambitious school

What We Offer

  • A purpose-built, modern and exceptionally well-resourced school
  • A friendly, committed and fun-loving staff team who work collaboratively
  • Fantastic children who are respectful, well behaved and eager to learn
  • Supportive parents and governors who value education
  • A strong culture of professional development and high-quality training

Early Career Teacher Support
We have an excellent track record of supporting ECTs, including:

  • A dedicated member of the leadership team for ECT mentoring
  • A nurturing environment balancing high expectations with strong support
  • Structured opportunities to develop confidence, subject knowledge and practice

Ofsted
In our most recent inspection (February 2025), St Peter’s was judged Outstanding in the majority of areas, including Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management.

Visits
Visits are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Groves:
📞 01892 525727 | 📧 admin@st-peters.kent.sch.uk

Safeguarding
St Peter’s CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and children’s barred list check.

 

Information about the school

🌿 Welcome to St Peter’s CE Primary School 🌿
A thriving, inclusive and values-led school community in Tunbridge Wells.

St Peter’s CE Primary School is a happy, successful and oversubscribed one-form entry school with 210 children on roll. Nestled in the picturesque Hawkenbury Village area of Tunbridge Wells, our school enjoys a peaceful setting with far-reaching views, yet remains within walking distance of the town centre. Most of our pupils live locally and walk to school from the surrounding roads, contributing to our strong sense of community. We have parking on site for staff and value ourselves in providing opportunities for staff development.

Our beautiful site includes a forest school, a large field, a multi-use games area, and a stunning new school building completed in 2021. These facilities support a rich and varied curriculum and provide an inspiring environment for learning and play.

At the heart of our ethos are the values of Courage, Compassion and Respect. Visitors often comment on the warm welcome they receive from both pupils and staff, and we are proud of the inclusive, nurturing culture that defines our school.

Our Vision
Built upon courage, compassion and respect, excellence in learning and ambition in teaching, our school lights the way to a world of possibilities.
With relationships at our core, we nurture every individual. Each unique contribution is valued.
All flourish, making a difference as global citizens and as a beacon in our local community.

Our Aims
To achieve our vision, St Peter’s is committed to: - Enabling all children and adults to flourish. - Providing an inclusive educational setting that nurtures the potential of every child. - Supporting a team of enthusiastic, committed staff who embrace new ideas and challenges. - Being a vibrant hub for the local community, with strong links to St Peter's Church.

Our carefully designed curriculum offers a broad and balanced education, enriched with opportunities for academic, physical, social, moral and spiritual development. We also offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities including sport, music, arts and wellbeing, helping every child to thrive.

To learn more about our school and being part of our vibrant staff team, please visit our https://www.st-peters.kent.sch.uk. Our newsletters provide a wonderful insight into school life and the many exciting things we do.

Come and Visit Us
If you’re interested in joining our team or learning more about the role we are currently recruiting for, we warmly invite you to get in touch and arrange a tour. We welcome everyone who feels this could be the opportunity they’ve been looking for.

St Peter’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and follows safer recruitment practices. Further information about our safeguarding policies is available on our website.

We may interview suitable candidates before the advertised closing date.

📧 For enquiries, please email: admin@st-peters.kent.sch.uk or call 01892525727

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Joanna Langton
  • Address:Hawkenbury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN25BW
  • Telephone: 01892525727
  • Email: admin@st-peters.kent.sch.uk

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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.