Classroom Teacher - Full-time

Whitehill Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-3900-264T
• Posted:08/05/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:18/05/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Classroom Teacher

Full-time, permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS

Required to start: September 2026

Are you ready for the next stage of your teaching career? Do you want to be part of a school community that is committed to ensuring every child is supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their very best? 

Whitehill Primary School and Nursery is looking to appoint a motivated and reflective Class Teacher to join our committed and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching and eager to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing. 

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and inclusive classroom practice, with the ability to engage, support and challenge all learners. They will play an important role in helping children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need both within and beyond the classroom. 

At Whitehill, there is a strong commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Applications are welcomed from practitioners who: 

• Are aspirational and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils  
• Are reflective and keen to continue developing their practice  
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach  
• Are enthusiastic, adaptable and able to work positively as part of a team  
• Are passionate about inclusive education and removing barriers to learning  
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and strong interpersonal skills  
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues  
• Value contributing to wider school life and being part of a wider Trust community  

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team within a Trust that is committed to improving life chances for all children. 

For more information, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 

Information about the school

Whitehill is a strong and thriving community, united together and determined to see all succeed and be happy in their lives. We are very proud of the safe and nurturing environment that we have created at Whitehill.

We aspire for all to develop and all to achieve. We foster the development of confidence. We facilitate ambition in all aspects of life. We support independence in decision making.

Whitehill is an academy in the Aletheia Academies Trust. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, governors and Trustees to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks where applicable.  Our policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website. All new employees, volunteers, governors and Trustees will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jennifer Lumley
• Address:Sun Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5HN
• Telephone: (01474) 352973
• Email: lumleyj@decustrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Vacancy Pack