Teacher

Kent Tech; Margate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the UK is seeking a dedicated teacher for a year 1 position on a temporary basis. The role involves planning engaging lessons and providing a nurturing environment to promote learning. Candidates should be passionate about teaching and qualified with QTS. The school fosters a supportive culture and prioritizes staff wellbeing, offering access to counselling and health support. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young learners in an inclusive setting.

Benefits

Access to free counselling

Occupational health support

Supervision sessions

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experience with year 1 curriculum is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Maintain a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Participate in safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Patient and caring

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Advert

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a difference in a large and supportive inclusive primary school?

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our team in year 1 on a full time basis, on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to join our school and we welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs. Our school has a successful ECT mentoring programme, offering high quality support to help you thrive in your teaching career.

The role will require the successful candidate to plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons with an outstanding level of teaching and learning. At Garlinge Primary School and Nursery we provide a supportive and inclusive environment aimed at raising standards and providing a rich and enjoyable curriculum, whereeverychild is encouraged to be safe, caring and ready.

If you would like to visit our school, please phone the HR team on 01843 222557 to arrange a tour for Tuesday 9 September at 9 : 30am or Wednesday 17 September at 4 : 00pm.

A formal interview will take place on Thursday 2 October with a panel comprising of members of the Senior Leadership Team. You will also be expected to teach a 25 minute Maths lesson with a focus of your choice. The lesson will be observed by a member of our Management Team.

Verification of qualifications will be required before employment can commence so please do not declare any qualifications unless you can produce the original certificate.

CVs will not be accepted so please complete the application form in full and explain how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the role.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Garlinge Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks following KCSIE 2025. The interviewee will also be asked questions relating to the safeguarding of children.

We are also committed to championing staff wellbeing and all employees can access free counselling, occupational health support and supervision sessions.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and a check against the ISA Barred List for children, two satisfactory references and right to work in the UK documentation. All new employees to the school, including those with previous local government service, shall be subject to a 6 month probationary period.