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Teacher

Salary £32,916 - £51,048
Location St Martin's Primary School, Cranbrook
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: MPS - UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year

St Martin's Primary School are seeking an inspirational Primary School Teacher to join our dedicated school team. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about delivering high‑quality teaching and helping every child achieve their full potential.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a new teacher into our KS1 team from September. We want to appoint a passionate, reflective and inspiring teacher who has a good understanding of building upon the strong foundations from EYFS and using these to support children's learning through KS1. As a Teacher, you will deliver high‑quality teaching and learning in line with the Teachers’ Standards.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, preparing and teaching engaging lessons tailored to pupils’ individual needs
  • Leading by example to secure high standards of behaviour, motivation and achievement
  • Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, using data to inform planning and target‑setting
  • Reporting to parents and contributing to school improvement processes
  • Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
  • Working collaboratively with support staff and colleagues across the school
  • Contributing to performance management, training, and whole‑school initiatives
  • Upholding school values, behaviour expectations and community ethos

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who can bring positivity, professionalism and a strong commitment to children’s learning.

Essential attributes include:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an ECT working towards their QTS
  • Recent successful teaching experience in EYFS or KS1
  • Strong behaviour management skills and understanding of high‑quality teaching and learning
  • Ability to teach pupils of all abilities and use ICT effectively in lessons
  • Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
  • Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

Desirable attributes include:

  • Experience leading a curriculum area
  • Excellent ICT skills and ability to contribute to policy development
  • Experience teaching across multiple primary key stages
  • Ability to organise extra‑curricular activities

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a supportive, forward‑thinking school team that values collaboration, creativity and shared success. We offer:

  • Opportunities to influence practice and contribute to whole‑school improvement
  • A commitment to staff development and CPD
  • A positive, inclusive school ethos and welcoming community

If you’re an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who wants to inspire a love of learning and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Prior to the interview, we would welcome the opportunity to observe candidates teaching in their own school/placement school where appropriate. Tours of St. Martin's are strongly encouraged. These are available on Wednesday 4th March at 9am, Friday 6th March at 4pm or Thursday 12th March at 4pm. Please contact us to arrange a tour by email on stmartins@thsp.org.uk or call 01404 515409.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 20th March 2026, interviews will be held on Tuesday 31st March. 

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search. 

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

Our ethos is one of love and care within a Christian community – every child is cared for as a child of God. We place a high priority on the emotional health and well-being of every child and know that in order to learn effectively children need to feel safe and secure. In order to learn effectively, children need to understand how to learn, and why they’re learning; they need a careful balance of challenge and support to enable them to be the ‘best that they can be’.

The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:

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