Classroom Teacher at Ditton Church of England Junior School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Ditton Church of England Junior School. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

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Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/DCEJS/21384

Location

New Road, Ditton, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AE

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

MPS

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midday, Thu 21st May, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

Classroom Teacher

Full-time 1.0 FTE

Fixed Term basis until 31st August 2027

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Classroom Teacher to join our committed and forward-thinking teaching team on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact during a critical stage of a child’s 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 aspirational and inspirational
Is a keen learner, who 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