Key Role Information

Salary
Teacher Main Scale (Fringe)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
11/05/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Start
1 September 2026
Pay grade
Teacher Main Scale (Fringe)
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

At West Hill Primary Academy, we are looking for two outstanding, dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic teachers to join our team in September 2026.

We can offer you:

  • Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning;
  • A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning;
  • Experienced teachers who plan jointly and support each other;
  • Well resourced learning environments;
  • Highly trained and effective support staff;
  • Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
  • A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development; including opportunities for career progression;
  • A full ECT Induction programme supported by an outstanding mentor.

 

In return we are looking for a teacher who:

  • Is energetic, fair, and really enjoys working with young children;
  • Is organised, resourceful and works well as part of a team;
  • Is capable of making a difference;
  • Is an imaginative, fun and effective classroom practitioner;
  • Is flexible and hardworking and who can use their initiative;
  • Is self-motivated and has a strong commitment to their own personal development.


ECT Applications welcome.


Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.


 

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusdesirable
Degree or equivalent qualificationdesirable

About Us

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, The Riverview Academy, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.


Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.


The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.


Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.


Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

West Hill Primary Academy

Lucy Wisdom

lucy.wisdom@golden-thread.org

West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 3DZ

Safeguarding Information

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.


Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.