Class Teacher (ECT or Experienced) - Full-time

Featherby Junior School, Gillingham

• Ref:KCC887-2400-55T
• Posted:12/06/2026
• Pay:MSP 1 - 6 / UPR
• Start Date:September 26
• App Close Date:19/06/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Join Featherby Partnership School as a Class Teacher – ECTs and Experienced Teachers welcome
It’s not too late to join us – start your next chapter at Featherby

Still looking for your next role? It’s not too late to join us.

We are still welcoming applications for enthusiastic teachers who are ready to make a real difference. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced practitioner, Featherby Partnership School could be the perfect next step.

We are proud of our inclusive, welcoming community – and we are still recruiting for outstanding teachers to join us this September.

About the Role

As a Class Teacher at Featherby Partnership School, you will join a supportive team committed to your success and wellbeing. You will be fully supported whether you are at the start of your career or bringing experience to the classroom.

In this role, you will:

• Teach your class with creativity, care and high expectations
• Deliver an inclusive and engaging curriculum
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Reflect on your practice and continue to develop professionally
• Contribute to the wider life of the school

You will never be expected to “do it alone” – support is at the heart of what we do.

Who You Are

We are looking for teachers who:

• Hold (or will hold) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
• Are reflective, motivated and eager to learn
• Believe in high expectations and positive relationships
• Thrive in a supportive, values-driven environment

What We Offer

At Featherby Partnership School, as part of the Maritime Academy Trust, we offer more than a job – we offer a long-term career and a strong professional community.

For ECTs:

• Fully supported induction with an experienced mentor
• 1st July 2026 start (paid over the summer holiday)
• Trust-wide ECT networks and peer support
• Welcoming, inclusive school culture
• High-quality CPD via LearnUpon

For Experienced Teachers:

• Collaborative and ambitious professional community
• Opportunities for progression across the Trust
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
• High-quality CPD and development opportunities
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Champions

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

We warmly encourage visits to Featherby Partnership School. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

Further details are available in the Candidate Information Pack. Apply via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

Information about the school

Featherby Infant & Junior School are a partnership of two values-led community schools where everyone loves learning and being the best we can be. We are part of Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools based in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies have transformed through targeted collaboration, innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with leadership and life skills.

We achieve the highest standards by continuously broadening our skill sets - we nurture skills for learning alongside skills for life, encouraging the children to become independant learners of the future.

We believe in encouraging independence with the ability to work collaboratively embracing known pedagogy whilst developing new models for learning. Using the latest technologies.

The care and well-being of our pupils is a high priority and our children are enthusiastic and hardworking.

To find out more about us please contact our Administration Manager, Mrs Jo Barraclough, to arrange a visit. Phone 01634 231984

Job Contact Information

• Name:Maritime Academy Trust
• Address:50 John Harrison Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BG
• Telephone: 020 8858 0394
• Email: recruitment@maritimeacademytrust.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack
• Application Pack