About Barham Church of England Primary School
Barham Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, one-form entry village primary school, located in the beautiful Kent Downs just ten minutes from Canterbury. As a Church of England school, we are proud of our strong Christian ethos, our close links with St John's Church and the important role we play at the heart of our local community.
Our vision is to know, nurture and value everyone within our school family. We celebrate each person's unique character, gifts and talents, and through our values of being Kind, Confident and Curious, we inspire children to flourish both academically and personally.
We are fortunate to enjoy exceptional facilities, including extensive school grounds, Forest School, OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning), dedicated art and music spaces and our own on-site swimming pool, providing children with rich opportunities to learn, play and grow every day. Alongside our broad and creative curriculum, pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences in music, sport, drama, outdoor learning and the arts.
Our staff are passionate about providing the very best opportunities for every child. We pride ourselves on our friendly, supportive team, enthusiastic and well-behaved children, and positive partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community. Whether you are joining our teaching staff or support team, you will become part of a school where collaboration, professional development and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.
We warmly welcome visits from prospective applicants. If you would like to find out more about the role or arrange a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01227 831312. We would be delighted to meet you and show you everything Barham has to offer.
Barham Church of England 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. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches and all other safer recruitment requirements in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.