Year 2 Classroom Teacher

Chattenden Primary School; Chattenden; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Partnership invites applications for a Year 2 Classroom Teacher at the Medway, Kent Hub. The post is fixed-term and full-time, with a Main Scale salary from £34,069 to £46,940 per year.

Start date is 1 January 2027, and the location is Medway, Kent Hub within the Inspire Partnership Trust. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching, supporting learners' growth, and contributing to school improvement within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Job description

Year 2 Classroom Teacher

Salary: £34,069 -£46,940 per annum - Teacher Main Scale (M1-M6) (England and Wales)

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Contract: Fixed Term and Full-Time

Location: Medway, Kent Hub

Ask yourself…why do you teach?

As a teacher, you have a pivotal role to play in shaping the next generation. You have the opportunity to be a role model, with the ability to develop children’s talents. You are able to maximise their potential, enabling them to achieve something they thought they never could.

If you have this mindset and with it, a deep desire to make a difference, then Inspire Partnership is the Trust for you!

Our schools are on a journey towards excellence for all

A journey that is built on equity, inclusion and ambition, with our community at the centre of everything we do.

Children in our Medway Hub schools need people who:

• Want to make a difference

• Build rewarding relationships

• Are aspirational

• Have a sense of humour

The Inspire Partnership is a multi-academy trust of 10 schools based in Medway, Greenwich, and Croydon. The Trust is seeking to appoint ambitious, creative and aspirational teachers for our Medway, Kent Hub and in return we will:

• Support you and celebrate the difference you are making

• Value your wellbeing

• Offer you the very best CPD

• Recognise your potential and support your career development

• Pay a competitive salary

If you share in our belief that success is gained by developing a growth mindset; one which values effort and believes anything is possible, then we want to hear from you!

Candidates with a range of experience are encouraged to apply. If you are ready for the next step in your career, we can offer extensive career growth and opportunities to lead beyond your own classroom. Senior leaders, middle leaders and ECTs are all very welcome to apply.

Visits to our school are encouraged - we would very much like to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

What we offer

As a Classroom Teacher with Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, you'll enjoy a range of benefits:

• Ongoing professional development

• Commitment to staff wellbeing (members of the staff wellbeing charter)

• Generous Annual Leave

• Annual Incremental Pay Increases

• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)

• Teacher’s Pension Scheme

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Eye care voucher scheme

• Extensive Training and Induction program

Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found in the attached Applicant pack.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.

Visits to the school are encouraged - we would very much like to meet you and answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit to any of our schools please contact [e-mail]

Further information about our Trust is available at: https://www.inspirepartnership.co.uk or to discuss the role further please email the school office on [e-mail]

Deadline for applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and positions will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.

Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.