Class Teacher

Shorefields; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join their outstanding team from September 2025. This role emphasizes early years education, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive. The school is recognized for its high standards and supportive culture, offering opportunities for professional development and career growth. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, this position is perfect for educators eager to make a lasting impact on young learners' lives. Embrace the chance to work in a beautiful woodland setting that enhances the curriculum and encourages outdoor learning.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Pension plan

Healthcare support

Discounted gym memberships

Travel deals

Electric vehicle incentives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EYFS, Key Stage 1 or 2 curriculum.
• Committed to raising standards through engaging, child-led learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in a nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to enhance student learning.

Skills

EYFS Curriculum

Key Stage 1 Curriculum

Key Stage 2 Curriculum

Child-led Learning

Team Collaboration

Creativity in Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5247-69 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Range

Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 18/05/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Permanent, Part Time (19.5 hours per week)

September 2025 Start

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a lasting difference in children's lives?

At Hockley Primary School, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our Outstanding team from September 2025. We are proud of our nurturing, inclusive environment where children thrive and staff feel valued. With a strong focus on high expectations and fostering a love of learning, we empower our pupils to achieve their best.

Following our Ofsted inspection in September 2021, we continue to be recognised as an Outstanding School. Inspectors praised our strong team culture "all staff support each other and truly work as a cohesive team" - and the exemplary behaviour and attitudes of our pupils.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 curriculum, with a passion for delivering high-quality teaching
• Are committed to raising standards through engaging, child-led learning
• Thrive as part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Bring creativity, energy and a reflective approach to your practice

What we offer:

• A welcoming and caring school with a strong sense of community
• Confident, enthusiastic children who love to learn
• A beautiful woodland setting that enriches our curriculum and provides unique outdoor learning opportunities
• Access to high quality professional development, including tailored support for ECTs
• Opportunities to develop your career within Lift Schools, we are committed to growing great teachers and leaders

We warmly welcome visits to our school or informal discussions about this opportunity. To arrange a visit or speak to a member of our team, please contact Helen Read at [e-mail] or call 01702 202394.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.Our partnership withOne Worldpowers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, includingAmbition Institute'sEarly Career andNPQofferings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the School

A very warm welcome to Hockley Primary School.

We are so proud to have been judged as an Outstanding School.

It is a great privilege to be the Headteacher of such a thriving school community where high aspirations and a caring family ethos are at the heart of what we do as well as being a part of Lift Schools.

Our school vision begins with the words “Aim High” – we want all of our pupils to achieve high standards academically alongside exceptional personal development.

Our beautiful woodland setting enables our children to learn in calm, peaceful and awe-inspiring surroundings. In the Early Years Foundation stage, outdoor learning is an integral requirement of the curriculum; our children enjoy an extensive woodland setting in which to learn and play together.

“Working happily together inspiring a desire to learn” underpins all that we do and reflects the beliefs of all pupils and staff here at our school. Collectively we build our pupils’ aspirations and give them the skills and learning experiences to achieve them.

As our vision makes clear, our school is a space for aspirations. We know, however, that to help realise these aspirations, our school’s focus must be rooted firmly in our children’s success in the present. Here at Hockley Primary School, we take inspiration for this task from our natural setting. Just like the woodland surrounding us, our school is a communal space. We share it, we grow within it and, most importantly, we nurture it. Our school has places to sit and feel part of something, places to shelter and places from which to admire the beauty of everything that has grown within it.

“Behaviour in classrooms and around school is exemplary. Pupils listen attentively to staff and allow other pupils to learn without disruption. Pupils are highly motivated and want to do well. They show a real commitment to their learning and enjoy the challenge when things get harder.” Ofsted

We are fortunate to receive tremendous support from our parents and carers. The home school partnership is one of exceptional importance to us as we firmly believe that this is the key to ensuring successful learning for your child.

On arriving at Hockley Primary School, you immediately notice the excellent learning behaviour of our pupils and the passion, enthusiasm and friendliness of our staff. We believe that your children’s journey to learning is lifelong and we feel privileged that Hockley Primary School is where this very important journey begins.

Mr Jenkins

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Laurence Johnson
Chevening Gardens, Hockley
Essex, SS5 4UR Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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