Class Teacher - Maternity

Boughton-under-Blean & Dunkirk Methodist Primary, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-3282-70T
• Posted:22/05/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:1st September
• App Close Date:12/06/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:19th June

Advert

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and reflective teacher to join our friendly and supportive team on a maternity cover basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a welcoming village primary school with a strong Christian ethos, where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are able to offer flexibility in this role, and welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time work.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Is committed to promoting a love of learning in a nurturing and inclusive environment
• Has strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Supports and upholds the Christian ethos and values of our Methodist school

We can offer:

• Well-behaved, polite and enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school
• A caring and supportive staff team
• A strong sense of community, with close links to families and the local church
• Opportunities for professional development
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time.

Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Methodist Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Information about the school

Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Methodist Primary school is a one-form entry primary school with up to 210 pupils. We are located just outside Canterbury, close to the M2/A2/Thanet Way motorways, just a few minutes drive from both Canterbury and Faversham.

At Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary we aspire for all our children to become confident, happy and caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning and a life built upon our school values. This is regardless of the specific needs of each child as we believe it is vital to give each child every chance to succeed.

We were graded Good by Ofsted at our most recent inspection in January 2025 and we continue to build on this success to ensure that the very best education is possible through quality teaching along with a wide range of experiences and extra-curricular activities.

We have an experienced and skilful body of staff that always welcomes new members of the team although staff rarely leave such is our happy place of work. We believe in developing all members of staff and we are friendly and supportive.

If you wish to learn more about our school please visit our website or contact the school office to arrange to see our school in action

Job Contact Information

• Name:Clare Mitchell
• Address:School Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AW
• Telephone: (01227) 751431
• Email: office@bad.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 752546

Documents

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• Job description and Person specification