Primary School Teacher - Full-time

St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-2054-113T
• Posted:27/04/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS dependent upon experience
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:13/05/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 18th May 2026

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Are you a committed teacher who strives to change the life chances of children from all backgrounds and individual needs?  At St Edward’s, we believe in providing a welcoming and nurturing environment in which all our pupils achieve their best within an atmosphere of Love, Achieve and Respect.  We are keen to receive applications from those starting out on their career or those with more experience.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning and giving children the best start in life. 

At St Edward’s we are working hard to continue on our journey of improving pupils’ outcomes and we want someone who is prepared to go 'the extra mile' and join us on our journey to make St Edward's an even more fantastic school for everybody in our family community.

We can offer you:

• Friendly, polite children who deserve the very best teachers.
• Supportive parents and governors and a strong PTA.
• A determined, dedicated and caring team that will support you in whatever stage of career you are.
• We are part of the KCSP MAT who share excellence and offer support.
• An opportunity to be part of our journey, going from strength to strength each and every day.

Can you offer us:

• Enthusiasm - to teach, to be part of our school community and team and to make a difference
• Confident and competent subject knowledge
• Willingness to embrace the Catholic ethos of our school
• Great, inspirational teaching - wonderment and awe!
• Strategies to ensure all children succeed irrespective of their starting points

We really want to meet you so do come and visit us. To arrange a visit please contact the school on 01795 662708 or office@st-edwards-sheerness.kcsp.org.uk 

This school and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. The post is subject to a DBS check, references and the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Candidates will be subject to an online search if shortlisted. The search will not form part of the shortlisting process itself and shortlisted candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern that come up during the search at interview.

Information about the school

We are a 1 form entry primary school based on the Isle of Sheppey. As a Catholic school we believe and teach the core gospel values ensuring that our pupils understand that we all achieve in God’s love.  We offer a rich and diverse curriculum that seeks to embed and nurture all learners. As part of the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, we can offer our staff broad and enriching CPD that enables our pupils and community to flourish.  While St Edward’s is a Catholic school, everybody is welcome!  We respect and celebrate all faiths.

Information about the school

We are a 1 form entry primary school based in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey. As a Catholic school we believe and teach the core gospel values ensuring that our pupils understand that we all achieve in God’s love. We offer a rich and diverse curriculum that seeks to embed and nurture all learners. As part of the Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership, we can offer our staff broad and enriching CPD that enables our pupils and community to flourish. While St Edward’s is a Catholic school, everybody is welcome!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Angela Kinslow
• Address:New Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1BW
• Telephone: 01795 662708
• Email: headteacher@st-edwards-sheerness.kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job discription
• CES Application form Notes for Applicants
• CES Consent to Obtain References Form
• CES Application form
• CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
• CES Rehabilitation of Offenders Disclosure form
• Privacy notice