About This Role
Do you believe in our ambition to ‘nurture the potential in everyone’? We are looking for teachers with a passion for learning and an eagerness to learn to join our school community.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic full time early career teacher to join our wonderful team starting in September 2026. The role is a one-year fixed term contract . There would be a potential to move to a permanent contract for the right candidate.
Due to a number of concurrent maternity leaves, there are also opportunities across a range of year groups and key stages, offering flexibility to match the strengths and interests of the successful candidate.
We want teachers who are:
strong, confident and enjoy making a difference
reflective and willing to learn
have a clear understanding of outstanding teaching and learning
have high expectations of themselves and children
have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
able to contribute to and support the Christian ethos of our school
We can offer:
a friendly, welcoming atmosphere
hardworking and committed staff and governors
enthusiastic pupils with a passion for learning
opportunities for professional development for all members of our school community (see our CPD pathway attached)
coaching, support and mentoring
an attractive and well-resourced school
Visits to the school are essential if you have not been before. Please telephone the school office to arrange a visit on 01892 678980 or email secretary@st-johns.kent.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews: Wednesday 6th May 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a check against the ISA Barred list for children and online recruitment checks.