Class Teacher Ks2 - Full-time

Joy Lane Primary School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-3910-82T
• Posted:19/05/2026
• Pay:Main Pay Scale
• Start Date:Tuesday 1st September 2026
• App Close Date:12/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 17th June/Thursday 18th June 2026

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Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Contract:Permanent- Subject to a successful 6-month probation

About Our School

At Joy Lane Primary Foundation School, we are proud to be a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing primary school at the heart of our community. We are committed to providing a high-quality education where every child feels valued, safe and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Our Vision:

A Love of Learning, for Life, for All

Love of Learning: To immerse children and staff in an engaging and creative curriculum that will inspire confident and curious learners.

For Life: To promote a whole school ethos where British Values are upheld and mental and physical health is supported, ensuring that children and adults alike are prepared in their lifelong learning journeys.

For All: To provide a bespoke and ambitious curriculum that focuses on giving each child the best start in life to enable them to fulfil their personal and academic potential.

We are proud of our positive school culture, where staff are supported, collaboration is encouraged, and professional development is valued.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring Key Stage 2 Class Teacher or ECT to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and forward-thinking primary school.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning, fostering a positive classroom environment, and ensuring all pupils are supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress
• Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has experience in KS2 (ECTs welcome to apply)
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and behaviour management
• Has high expectations of all pupils
• Is committed to continuous professional development
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life

What We Offer:

• Children who are happy, well-behaved, and enthusiastic learners;
• A supportive and collaborative team of colleagues who are passionate about education;
• Experienced teachers who plan together and provide mutual support;
• Well-resourced and engaging learning environments;
• Highly trained and effective support staff;
• Dedicated governors who are committed to ensuring our school achieves the very best for all;
• A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development, with clear opportunities for career progression;
• A comprehensive Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction programme, supported by an outstanding mentor.

Safeguarding Statement

Joy Lane Primary Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Short-listed candidates will be subject to Social Media Checks.

Visits to the School:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office on 01227 261430 to arrange a convenient time.

Information about the school

Joy Lane Foundation Primary School includes a PVI Nursery and a Special Resourced Provision (ASD) which is set in beautiful, extensive grounds near to Whitstable beach and town centre. We have just over 700 children attending our Nursery, Oysters SRP and twenty one mainstream school learning environments; the School also benefits from its wonderful swimming pool and Forest School. We are a supportive collaborative team which is committed to promoting a love of learning, for life, for the whole community. Our strong and inclusive ethos begins with the belief that everyone can succeed and combines positive personal values with the highest academic achievement.

We are committed to providing quality professional development for our school team and work closely with Teaching School Alliance and Coastal Alliance Co-operative Trust (CACoT), our local collaborative of 15 Schools. Our joint vision is to support the best learning outcomes and education for children.

Joy Lane is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. The successful candidate will be subjected to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please see our website for more information about the school and our achievements.

Joy Lane Foundation Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children. Please see our child protection policy attached to this advert.

Please note that as part of Keeping Children Safe In Education requirements, Joy Lane Foundation Primary School will carry out online and Social Media searches for all shortlisted candidates.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Lynsey Rumbles
• Address:Joy Lane, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LT
• Telephone: (01227) 261430
• Email: hr@joylane.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher MPS Job Description and Person Specification
• Employment of Ex Offenders Policy