Teacher - Lower KS2 Maternity Cover T5 & T6 at Swingate Primary School

31 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/SPS/19210

Location

Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8TJ

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Main Pay Scale

Closing Date

11:00pm, 11th Jan 2026

Start Date

20 April 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Post Title: Teacher

School: Swingate Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed term contract until 17 July 2026

Hours: Full Time

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Start Date: 20 April 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 11 January at 11pm (Please note that this advert may close early if a suitable applicant is found)

Swingate Primary School is looking to appoint a class teacher to join our dedicated team to cover maternity leave in Lower KS2 during Terms 5 & 6. We are a large three-form entry, inclusive, successful school with extensive grounds and friendly staff. Swingate is a vibrant, progressive and fun place to work; apply today!

We are looking for someone who will:

be an ECT or has experience
be passionate about developing the whole child
be creative and look for opportunities to enrich the curriculum
have a positive mindset and a good sense of humour

What we can offer:

a successful, forward-thinking and popular school with a good CPD programme
Wellbeing and appreciation of staff and pupils is a high priority (our teachers agree that workload is fair).
a listening and present SLT team.
a school with awards in PE, computing and PSHE.
support from your year group team and excellent curriculum resources and planning in place
Teaching and Learning support: White Rose Maths, Jigsaw PSHE / RE, iLanguages, Kapow, Talk4Writing, specialist music and PE teachers, PE planning, and TTRockstars.
ECT tutor and mentor support in place
beautiful grounds and plenty of space (inside and outside)
a happy team of staff who make #TeamSwingate an amazing place to work.

Should you be interested in organising a tour of the school, please email us on hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk

For more information on the life of Swingate please visit our website, YouTube channel and Twitter page.

Website: www.swingate.medway.sch.uk

Twitter: @SwingatePrimary

YouTube: Swingate Primary

Contact Details

  Jenny Baker
  01634 336472
  hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk

Swingate Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: