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Class Teacher - Full-time

Penshurst CEP School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-3314-145T
  • Posted:05/05/2026
  • Pay:Main Pay Scale Fringe
  • Start Date:1st September 2026
  • App Close Date:15/05/2026 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 20th May 2026

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We wish to appoint a passionate, forward thinking teacher from September 2026, to become part of our wonderful small school.

 We offer:

  • fantastic children
  • a school committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning
  • a happy, vibrant and beautiful working environment with a close staff group that enjoy working together
  • a common sense approach to work-load and education, doing the right things for the children in our school
  • professional development opportunities to further career development

 We are looking for someone who is:

  • able to enthuse and motivate children
  • committed to the highest standards of attainment and achievement
  • a team player
  • able to demonstrate our values of compassion, courage, determination and friendship through their approach to teaching and learning.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach as part of the selection process. Two referees should be provided who will contacted before interview. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply. 

Penshurst CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references

Visits to the school are very welcome. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.

 

Information about the school

We are a small village church school, at the heart of our community, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have 79 pupils taught in four classes: Foundation and Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The school plays a very active role in the local and wider community and provides many opportunities for children to develop their talents and interests, whether this be in the sporting competitions we take part in or in our wide range of extra-curricular clubs.

Our staff team is small, friendly and mutually supportive, which we believe is a real strength of our school. Our Christian values are important to us and are at the heart of all we strive to achieve. We encourage all members of the school community to walk in the shoes of others; - demonstrating our understanding of the needs of others as well as promoting kindness at every opportunity.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Sue Elliott
  • Address:High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8BX
  • Telephone: (01892) 870446
  • Email: trust@penshurst.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 870446

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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.