Teacher
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £37,870 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | East Wickham Primary Academy, Wickham Street, Welling, Kent, DA16 3BP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. As the Class Teacher you will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative class teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning.
We welcome applications from ECT's. This vacancy will close at noon on 06/02/2026.
Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?
It’s not necessarily the length of your experience as a class teacher that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
The ideal Class Teacher will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
* Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
* Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
We know you’re going to do great things as a Class Teacher, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About East Wickham Primary Academy.
East Wickham is a large, successful Primary Academy, with a warm and caring atmosphere.
We are situated on a beautiful green site and have access to a large field that is shared between both buildings. At the rear of the school we overlook East Wickham open space, which gives our setting a very semi-rural feel. To find out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes East Wickham Primary Academy so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 0208 854 3637 or email admin@ewp-tkat.org
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
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