Classroom Teacher

Whitehill Primary School; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and mentorship opportunities

24/7 GP consultations

Discounts (Kent Rewards, Blue Light)

Job summary

Whitehill Primary School in Gravesend is looking for a motivated Class Teacher to join our supportive team. The role is available as full-time or part-time and is fixed term until 31 August 2027, with potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Salary is on the MPS/UPS scale and the start date is ASAP. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons, foster an inclusive learning environment and support all pupils to achieve their best, working with staff across the

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of high-quality teaching and inclusive classroom practice.
• Ability to engage, support and challenge all learners.
• Experience in collaborative team working within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the curriculum.
• Support pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Inclusive education

Student engagement

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Job description

• Classroom Teacher
• Full-time or part-time considered
• Fixed term until 31st Aug 2027 - The initial appointment will be on a fixed-term basis until August 2027; however, there is the potential for this to develop into a permanent position beyond this date for the right candidate, subject to school needs.
• Salary: MPS/UPS
• Required to start: ASAP

Are you ready for the next stage of your teaching career? Do you want to be part of a school community that is committed to ensuring every child is supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their very best?

Whitehill Primary School and Nursery is looking to appoint a motivated and reflective Class Teacher to join our committed and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about teaching and eager to make a meaningful difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and inclusive classroom practice, with the ability to engage, support and challenge all learners. They will play an important role in helping children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need both within and beyond the classroom.

At Whitehill, there is a strong commitment to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, valued and encouraged to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils are supported to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Applications are welcomed from practitioners who:

• Are aspirational and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
• Are reflective and keen to continue developing their practice
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach
• Are enthusiastic, adaptable and able to work positively as part of a team
• Are passionate about inclusive education and removing barriers to learning
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and strong interpersonal skills
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Value contributing to wider school life and being part of a wider Trust community

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team within a Trust that is committed to improving life chances for all children.

Why work at Aletheia Academies Trust? Some of our Trust benefits include:

• Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
• Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
• Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
• Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
• Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations each year

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974