Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9HG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7ff30760-fe5f-476a-b813-41eeff996a73 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
• an inspirational and a highly effective teacher
• passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• creative in their approach to children's learning
• confident in their understanding of the learning and teaching process
• committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
• excellent with communication and personal skills
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• positive, well-behaved pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• support from friendly and dedicated staff teams, who promote collaborative working
• support from experienced senior leaders
• an effective and committed leadership team
• opportunities for effective professional development
Benefits include:
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office for further information or to arrange a visit.
Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Monica Clark, Acting Headteacher, at monica.clark@swale.at or 01474 833177
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: TBC
Swale Academies Trust 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 ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for someone who is:
• an inspirational and a highly effective teacher
• passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential
• able to contribute to, and work as part of a team
• creative in their approach to children's learning
• confident in their understanding of the learning and teaching process
• committed to high expectations of children's learning and behaviour
• excellent with communication and personal skills
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• positive, well-behaved pupils with an excellent attitude to learning
• support from friendly and dedicated staff teams, who promote collaborative working
• support from experienced senior leaders
• an effective and committed leadership team
• opportunities for effective professional development
Benefits include:
• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office for further information or to arrange a visit.
Please send in your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as soon as we receive them even if this is prior to the application close date.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Monica Clark, Acting Headteacher, at monica.clark@swale.at or 01474 833177
Applications should be made via Kent Teach. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 426091 (option 2)
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Date: TBC
Swale Academies Trust 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 ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.