Post Title: Teacher

School: Swingate Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS

Start Date:  September 2026

Advert Closing Date:  Sunday 19 April 2026 at 11pm (Please note that early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.)

Interview Date: 23 or 24 April 2026

Swingate Primary School is looking to appoint a class teacher to join our dedicated team. 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. 

You are warmly encouraged to arrange a tour of the school, please email us on hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk if you would like to schedule a visit.

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

Safer Recruitment

The Bluebell Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. The Bluebell Federation reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.  Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

The Bluebell Federation is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Federation have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

• References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. 
• Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview. 
• Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview.
• Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.
• The Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website.