Primary Class Teacher

The John Wallis Academy; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for an ambitious and motivated teacher to join their Primary Team, focusing on Early Years and Key Stage 1. This role involves delivering high-quality education and shaping the lives of young pupils. The academy offers comprehensive training, a balanced workload, and family-friendly benefits, fostering an exceptional working environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and opportunities

Balanced workload with 80% teaching timetable

Family-friendly benefits including childcare

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated teacher with experience in early years or KS1.
• Ability to inspire and support pupils on their educational journey.
• Strong understanding of phonics and early education curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Shape the lives of young pupils while advancing your own career.
• Deliver high-quality education in EYFS and KS1.
• Collaborate with a supportive leadership team for professional growth.

Skills

Outstanding subject knowledge

Commitment to classroom excellence

Passion for unlocking potential

Job description

Overview

Unlock the Future: Join our Primary Team at The John Wallis Church of England Academy!

Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent teacher looking for a career-defining opportunity? Join The John Wallis Church of England Academy as part of our Primary Team in the Lower School (EYFS & KS1). We are committed to excellence in education and to ensuring every child, regardless of background, receives a top-tier education that opens real choices in life.

Our staff are dedicated to delivering an exceptional standard of education and to inspiring, motivating, and supporting our pupils on their educational journey. Our pupils have achieved outstanding results on phonics screening tests and Year 6 SATs, with pupil premium pupils often outperforming others in many areas.

As a member of our Primary Team, you will have the opportunity to shape the lives of our young pupils while advancing your own career and expertise. We are seeking teachers with outstanding subject knowledge, a commitment to classroom excellence, and a passion for unlocking potential in every child.

At The John Wallis Academy, we attract the best staff and offer an exceptional package to make that happen.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Comprehensive Training and Opportunities: We provide a full training program for all staff, tailored to ambitions, skills, and drives. We nurture professional growth and provide opportunities for career progression regardless of experience level.
• Balanced Workload: We offer an 80% teaching timetable for all staff, allowing time for research, team teaching, PPA, and personal well-being.
• Unique Educational Perspective: As an all-through school, the academy provides educators with the opportunity to understand the educational process and curriculum from ages 0 to 19.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Free childcare through our wrap-around club (07:30am–6:00pm) for primary-aged pupils and a 25% discount on fees at our on-site term-time-only Nursery provision (rated Outstanding by Ofsted).
• Collaborative Opportunities: Partnership with Benenden School opens access to their expertise and facilities to expand knowledge and networks.
• Enriched Curriculum: The curriculum emphasizes more than exam success with regular trips, visits, and guest speakers through our Expanding Horizon Curriculum.
• Supportive Leadership: Work within a mini-school structure guided by a supportive extended leadership team and Faculty Directors overseeing heads of subjects.

Safeguarding and Equality

The John Wallis Church of England Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidance, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues arising from the search. Please refer to our Safeguarding policy on our website: www.thejohnwallisacademy.org/79/key-information-policies and see our Safeguarding Team: www.thejohnwallisacademy.org/1704/our-safeguarding-team. Two references are required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The John Wallis Academy reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.