Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Fixed Term

Folkestonegirls; Rochester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking academy in Rochester, where creativity and passion for teaching are celebrated. Join a dedicated team committed to nurturing every pupil's potential, fostering a love of learning, and achieving excellence for all. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, emphasizing collaboration and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will be qualified teachers with a strong vision for education, capable of motivating students and building positive relationships. If you're ready to inspire the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS/PGCE with a proven record in primary education.
• Demonstrates high expectations for pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate pupils to reach their full potential.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PGCE

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Are you an inspiring, creative, and passionate teacher seeking a rewarding opportunity? Marden Primary Academy is looking for a dedicatedClass Teacherto join our thriving team fromSeptember 2025for a maternity cover.

At Marden Primary Academy, we are committed to nurturing every pupil’s potential and providing the best possible educational experience. Our focus is on creating an environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We work together to achieve excellence for all, fostering confident, resilient children who benefit from the expertise of energetic, highly motivated, and forward-thinking teachers.

We are seeking a teacher who places children at the heart of school life, with high expectations for both pupil achievement and behaviour. You will be someone who inspires and motivates pupils to reach their full potential, while fostering a love of learning in every child.

In return, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our successful candidate will be:

• Qualified and Experienced: Holds QTS/PGCE and has a proven record of successful teaching in a primary setting.
• High Expectations and Vision: Demonstrates high expectations for pupil achievement and personal growth, coupled with an enthusiastic, imaginative, and forward-thinking approach to education.
• Inspiring Communicator: Possesses the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children to achieve their full potential.
• Collaborative: Capable of building positive relationships with children, staff, parents, and governors, along with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

Join our team because:

• We care- about our pupils through our human scale approach to education, our staff and their well-being and the communities that we serve, driven by our high ideals and strong moral values.
• We have boundless ambition- to achieve excellence for all and create confident young adults with high levels of resilience and integrity.
• We work together- as one team in the belief that we are greater than the sum of our parts. We foster an enterprising culture through collaboration and in close partnership with industry and other educators.
• We keep getting better- using our ‘can-do’ attitude towards continuous improvement and innovation.

All of the staff at Marden are committed to ensuring that the school keeps its friendly, caring atmosphere whilst ensuring that children develop a broad range of life skills. We want all the children to become confident, independent learners who show respect for one another and can talk articulately about their feelings and ideas.

We strongly recommend that you come to visit our setting so that you can see in action what an inspiring and purposeful environment it is, for both pupils and adults. If you would be interested in booking a visit or a call with the academy, please contactAmy Wenban(Recruitment Advisor) [e-mail].

This is a fixed term role offering MPS/UPS based on experience.