Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
06/07/2026 09:00
Interview
w/c 13th July 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Range
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

At Wrotham Road Primary School we are looking for an outstanding, dedicated, highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified teacher to join our team on a fixed term basis for maternity cover, likely to end at the end of Term 3, February 2027.


We can offer you:

  1. Happy, well behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning;
  2. A supportive team of colleagues who work closely together and are passionate about learning;
  3. Experienced teachers who plan jointly and support each other;
  4. Well resourced learning environments;
  5. Highly trained and effective support staff;
  6. Governors who are committed to ensuring that our school is the best that it can be.
  7. A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development; including opportunities for career progression;

 

In return we are looking for a teacher who:

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


 

Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting. 


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


 

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

CPD / Training

Up to date knowledge of current developments in education
Good understanding of and commitment to child protection procedures
Be prepared to develop and learn in the role

Experience

Successful teaching experience working with pupils from a range of socio-economic backgrounds and with a variety of learning needs
Secure understanding of how professional development can be used to develop colleagues practice.
Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy to ensure a productive and safe learning environment
Ability to understand and support children with special educational needs
Ability to plan and teach well-structured lessons based upon accurate assessment.
Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
positive pupil attitudes and good engagement with learning and leads pupils in the pursuit of excellence
Understand the role of others working in and with the school
Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with children, their families and carers and other adults
Know when, how and with whom to share information
The ability to demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
A thorough knowledge and understanding of how children learn, develop and progress through life stages and events
How IT can be used effectively to motivate children to learn - and to have a level of IT skills.
How to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate both teaching and the English curriculum
How to monitor, record and extrapolate relevant information to evaluate pupil progress and development and report to parents, Leaders and other professionals and agencies
Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Ability to use clear language to communicate information unambiguously
Ability to listen effectively
Overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Establishing effective partnerships with parents/carers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
The ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and to develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with children, staff, parents and professional teams and agencies
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and a full commitment to inclusion on all levels
A passion for ensuring all children and young people achieve to the best of their abilities
The ability to provide a broad, balanced, relevant and creative curriculum that inspires pupils, promotes
Excellent organisational and time management skills and an ability to prioritise

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status
A relevant degree (or equivalent)
Evidence of recent and relevant professional development

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.

Wrotham Road Primary School

Tina Ricketts

tina.ricketts@golden-thread.org

Wrotham Road Primary School
Wrotham Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0QF

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.