Class Teacher - Full-time

Parkside Community Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2607-200T
• Posted:18/06/2026
• Pay:MPR/UPR
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:02/07/2026 at 18:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 8th July 2026

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Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a difference in a supportive inclusive primary school?

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and inspiring full-time KS1 Class Teacher to join our school in the Year 1 class.  

The role will require the successful candiate to plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons with an outstanding level of teaching and learning. At Parkside Community Foundation Primary School we provide a supportive and inclusive environment aimed at raising standards and providing a rich and enjoyable curriculem, where every child is encouraged to be safe, caring and ready. 

If you would like to visit our school, please contact the school office on 01227 464956 to arange a tour for Thursday 25th June at 9.30am or Monday 29th June at 1.30pm.

A formal interview will take place in the morning of Wednesday 8th July, with a panel comprising of members of the Leadership Team. Candidates will also undertake a 30 minute teaching task, observed by a member of the interview team.

If applicants have not been contacted by 5pm on 3rd July they have been unsuccessful.

Varification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence.

CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role. 

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicanet is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

Parkside Community Foundation Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for Children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6 month probationary period

Information about the school

Parkside Community Foundation Primary School is a small, growing, happy school on the outskirts of Canterbury. We have a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures within our school, and this greatly enriches and enhances our school community.

Our pupils benefit from small classes and a high level of pastoral support across the school. Our pupil numbers have doubled in the past 6 years (currently 160) and in April 2023 we were judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted. We have made significant improvements to, and investments in, our school site, which is very well resourced.

At Parkside, we value greatly outdoor learning and have developed a three site forest school area, which all children access each week. We have a range of play and Physical Education areas for our pupils.

Job Contact Information

• Name:School Office
• Address:Tennyson Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1EP
• Telephone: 01227 464956
• Email: officemanager@parkside.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Staff Benefits
• Child Protection Policy
• Recruitment Policy
• Employment & Ex-Offenders Policy