Class Teacher - Full-time

Northbourne Church of England Primary School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-3172-76T
• Posted:19/05/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:08/06/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:Friday 12th June 20206

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Permanent CLASS TEACHER KS1/KS2 - starting 1st September 2026

Northbourne CEP School are looking to welcome a new class teacher to our small team, starting September 2026.

• Are you an enthusiastic practitioner with a passion for creating inspiring learning opportunities?
• Do you have the commitment, enthusiasm and initiative to develop your practice beyond the classroom and into our surrounding rural environment?
• Do you value the importance of working in a friendly, effective team?
• Can you contribute to wider school life and make a positive impact on our welcoming community?
• Can you model our Christian values of Love, Kindness, Compassion, Faith, Forgiveness and Respect?
• Are you ready to pull your wellies on and get stuck into our Forest School?!

ECTs welcome to apply. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of dedicated staff who work hard to ensure that every child is supported and challenged to aspire to be the best they can be. We pride ourselves on the nurturing atmosphere and Christian ethos that is experienced by everyone who works in, or visits, our school.

We are a small, rural church school, with 5 classes; however, we operate within a larger, dynamic Multi Academy Trust. Northbourne was a founding Academy member of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT) which is a MAT of eight local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools are working together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town. Whilst your teaching post will be at Northbourne, your contract will be with DEALT.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity, we would love to welcome you to our unique, rural setting.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

To arrange a visit or if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Thomas, our school secretary, on 01304 611376 or email secretary@northbourne-cep.kent.sch.uk

The successful candidate(s) will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Only applications submitted on the Kent Teach application form will be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. 

Northbourne CEP School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check, two references and proof of qualifications.

Information about the school

Northbourne CEP School is a rural, five class primary school, located within the beautiful countryside near Northbourne village and a short 5 minute drive from the towns of Deal and Sandwich. We are a happy and vibrant school looking to add to our team.

Our traditional Victorian building has been thoughtfully extended to accommodate a modern Early Years classroom and 4 further mixed-age classrooms. We have extensive grounds which accommodate our large sports field, adventure play area, wild meadow and orchard, spiritual garden, allotments and greenhouses, chicken coop and honey bee hives, plus our established and hugely popular Forest School.

Northbourne is proud to be a Church of England Primary School. We currently have an Outstanding grading for SIAMS which reflects our strong Christian ethos and the links we have with our local churches. Northbourne was graded Good by OFSTED in July 2023.

At Northbourne we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and family. We have close links with St Augustine's Church in Northbourne village and also work closely alongside our local Deal primary schools. Northbourne CEP School is a founding Academy member of the Deal Education Alliance for Learning Trust (DEALT) which is a MAT of eight local primary schools within Deal and the surrounding villages. This unique and exciting collaboration of local schools work together to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils and their families within our town.

Due to the rural location of the school and the availability of public transport it is an advantage to have your own transport.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

Deal Education Alliance For Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list information.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Charissa Thomas
• Address:Coldharbour Lane, Northbourne, Deal, Kent, CT14 0LP
• Telephone: (01304) 611376
• Email: secretary@northbourne-cep.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 621938

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Information Pack
• Job Description and Person Specification