Year 2 Classroom Teacher

Inspire Partnership Academy Trust; Grain; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Generous annual leave

Incremental pay increases

Family friendly pay

Teachers' Pension Scheme

LGPS

Eye care vouchers

Training and induction

Job summary

Inspire Partnership Academy Trust invites applications for a Year 2 Classroom Teacher at Chattenden Primary School in Medway, Kent. This fixed-term, full-time role covers 32.5 hours per week with a start date of 1 January 2027 and an end date of 31 December 2027.

The successful candidate will join a team committed to equity and inclusion, teaching Year 2 on the Main Scale (M1-M6) within England and Wales. Interviews on 16 October 2026. Salary £34,069 to £46,940 per annum.

Job description

Year 2 Classroom Teacher at Chattenden Primary School

New

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CPS/49807

Location
Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8LF

Contract Type
Fixed Term

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
£34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week
32.5

Fixed Term End Date
Fri 31st Dec, 2027

Closing Date
9:00pm, Sun 11th Oct, 2026

Start Date
1st January 2027

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
16th October 2026

About this Role

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

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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.