Classroom Teacher at Wayfield Primary School

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/WPS/39458

Location

Wayfield Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0HH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,650.00 - £43,606.00 Annually (FTE)
FROM September 2025

Closing Date

11:59pm, 4th Apr 2025

Start Date

September 2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive, and competent professional who is willing to work with us to improve the life chances of our pupils and benefit from opportunities for high-quality training and development.

About You:

We are looking for an inclusive practitioner passionate about making a difference. You will be proactive and well-organised, with high expectations and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils.

You will be an excellent communicator and team player, and you will be able to give our pupils the skills and experiences to enable them to be confident, independent, and active learners as they continue their journey towards a whole, successful, and happy life.

You will be able to:

Show a detailed knowledge of the development and progression of subject(s) taught and keep up to date with developments in pedagogy for the subject(s) taught.
Set appropriate and demanding targets for pupils' learning and motivation, identifying clear teaching objectives, content, structure and sequences to ensure all pupils can reach their potential in the subject taught and in literacy, numeracy and ICT.
Use teaching methods that keep pupils engaged, including stimulating curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation, and good use of resources.
Secure high standards of pupil behaviour through well-focused teaching, establishing appropriate rules which pupils respect, and dealing with inappropriate behaviour in line with the behaviour policy.
Build supportive relationships with parents.

If you are a teacher who can make learning fun, engaging, and memorable while being reflective and continually seeking to improve your practice, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work with [organisation-name] and The Primary First Trust

Wayfield Primary School has excellent resources, vibrant teaching spaces and highly motivated, happy children who are keen to learn and develop and a truly supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.

We are committed to supporting and training our teachers to reach their full potential, and our CPD is exceptionally strong for all staff. We offer a robust and supportive development programme that targets the individual development of teachers at the start of their careers, and our very best teachers are supported to progress their careers into leadership or curriculum specialisms if you choose.

This post will give you the opportunity to work as part of a team with dedicated, professional, and determined staff, where you can make a tangible difference and be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups covering education and curriculum-based learning as well as well-being and inclusion.

We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and acess to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice.

You will also have access to the national terms and conditions and a generous Teacher's Pension Scheme.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation or visit the school before applying, please call us. We will happily provide you with as many details as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to apply, please complete all sections of the application form via MyNewTerm.  CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be emailed with the shortlisting decisions. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.

If you experience any issues while using MyNewTerm, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team at hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.

If a suitable candidate is identified, interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will ensure consideration for the position and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references.

The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone can feel to be themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex. We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole. All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

No agencies, please. We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.

Contact Details

  Miss C Grant
  0300 065 8230
  office@wayfield.medway.sch.uk

Wayfield 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:

What attracted you to this role and why would you like to be considered?
What relevant experience do you have?
What skills, strengths and qualities will you bring to this role?
What experience of working with children with Social, Emotional, Mental & Health Needs (SEMH) do you have?
Do you have any further information that you would like to add to support your application?
Do you have experience of the KS2 curriculum and assessment?