Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

We have a rare opportunity for a caring, highly efficient, flexible, forward thinking and solution focussed teacher to join our fabulous team to cover a Year 6 maternity leave.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is reliable, energetic, supportive and a positive team player with a sense of humour and excellent communication skills. 
• Has the desire and drive to ensure all children thrive and succeed. 
• Is willing to contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school! 
• Is a supportive and collaborative team player 
• Can adapt and respond to the needs of the children and the school 

What can we offer you? 

• 420 wonderful children
• An amazing team of skilled and supportive teachers and support staff 
• Passionate and effective school leadership 
• An excellent Inclusion Leader - ready to support and advise 
• Continued training and development 
• A genuine commitment to and provision for wellbeing 

You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives. This is an exciting time to consider joining us at Birchington Church of England Primary School. We are a family!  Our school is warm and welcoming to children, their families and staff. 

We are immensely proud of the community we serve and are committed to maintaining fabulous outcomes for every child, no matter what their starting point in an environment that promotes intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual development. As with any school, there are challenges...but the rewards of working at Birchington are huge. 

Our school values of Hope, Forgiveness, Love, Peace and Respect are integral to all that we are and do at Birchington Church of England Primary School. As part of our commitment to the community we make it our mission to promote positive wellbeing for all our pupils, staff and the wider community including parents and carers. We recognise that without positive wellbeing we cannot reach our full potential.  

Birchington CE Primary School and all its personnel are 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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.  All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance. Birchington CE Primary School is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We embrace and cultivate an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 226, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search.