Commercial Services Group Blue tapered spiral Creating Impact
Home School Services

Teacher - Maternity Cover - Full-time

Wrotham Road Primary School, Gravesend

  • Ref:KCC886-2666-303T
  • Posted:24/04/2026
  • Pay:Main Pay Scale
  • Start Date:02/09/2026
  • App Close Date:06/05/2026 at 09:00
  • Interviews:w/c 18/05/2026

Advert

At Wrotham Road Primary School we are looking for an outstanding, dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our team for maternity cover.

 

We can offer you:

  • Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning;
  • A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning;
  • Experienced teachers who plan jointly and support each other;
  • Well resourced learning environments;
  • Highly trained and effective support staff;
  • Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
  • A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development; including opportunities for career progression;
  • A full ECT Induction programme supported by an outstanding mentor.

 

In return we are looking for a teacher who:

  • Is energetic, fair, and really enjoys working with young children;
  • Is organised, resourceful and works well as part of a team;
  • Is capable of making a difference;
  • Is an imaginative, fun and effective classroom practitioner;
  • Is flexible and hardworking and who can use their initiative;
  • Is self-motivated and has a strong commitment to their own personal development.

 

ECT Applications welcome.

 

Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

 

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

 

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

 

 

Information about the school

Wrotham Road Primary is a large multi-cultural school in the heart of Gravesend. The school is popular and successful and in October 2022 received a "Good" in our Ofsted inspection. We believe that our school is a happy, supportive, learning environment where we endeavour to provide the best education we can. We create an atmosphere that is vibrant and organised which enhances, stimulates and motivates all who work in it.

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, The Riverview Academy, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Contact Information

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

Apply for this Role Today

Apply Now

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you have read all the relevant information and documents provided by the school. If you are ready to apply for this vacancy please click the "Apply Now" button

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.