Classroom Teacher
Part-time 0.4 FTE
Fixed term basis from 23rd March 2026 to 31st December 2026
Required to start: As soon as possible
Shorne Church of England Primary School is seeking an experienced and motivated Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our dedicated team and help shape the next exciting chapter in the life of our school community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact during a critical stage of a child’s education. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a broad and balanced curriculum to pupils in Years 3 to 6, fostering academic progress, independence, and a love of learning as pupils prepare for the transition to secondary education.
The role requires a strong understanding of how to engage, support, and challenge pupils through high-quality teaching, effective assessment, and inclusive classroom practices. You will play a key role in helping pupils build essential knowledge, skills, and character—equipping them not only for academic success, but also for life beyond the classroom.
Central to this role is the creation of a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning culture in which all pupils feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive. You will actively contribute to a school community that champions diversity, celebrates individual strengths, and supports every child to fulfil their potential.
We are looking for an inspiring practitioner who:
- Is a keen learner and is reflective and is committed to improving their practice
- Has high expectations of themselves and the children
- Is passionate, shows initiative but remains grounded
- Is resilient, adaptable and able to work under pressure
- Passionate about inclusive education ensuring all pupils achieve their potential
- Models’ exceptional professionalism, commitment and integrity and uses their excellent interpersonal skills to establish positive working relationships with their team, parents and children
- Contributes to wider school life and understands the importance of being part of a wider school and Trust community.
For more information, including the key responsibilities of the role, please download the Vacancy Pack and apply online via MyNewTerm.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate apply.
Why work for Aletheia Academies Trust? Some of our Trust benefits include:
- Trust-wide commitment to your ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) including secondment options and mentorship opportunities
- Unlimited access for you and your family to 24/7 GP telephone consultations.
- Access to a wide array of discounts including Motorfinity, Kent Rewards and Blue Light Card.
- Free access to mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, mindfulness and physiotherapy sessions
- Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations each year
Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974