Job description
Class Teacher
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: October 2025
Contract: Fixed Term, Full-time/Part-time (Maternity Cover)
Are you a dedicated and adaptable Class Teacher seeking a rewarding role in a supportive school community?
Do you have experience in Upper Key Stage 2 and a passion for guiding Year 5/6 pupils through their final primary years?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave at a charming and successful church school located in Canterbury. The selected Class Teacher will be responsible for a mixed Year 4/5 class, with both full-time and part-time applications considered for this fixed-term role.
The school is a nurturing and inclusive Church of England primary school that sits at the heart of its community. They are proud of their strong Christian ethos, which underpins a caring and respectful environment where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. With a commitment to high standards and a broad, engaging curriculum, the school fosters a genuine love of learning. The successful Class Teacher will be key to maintaining this exceptional standard of education for their pupils.
As a Class Teacher, you will be expected to:
* Plan, prepare, and deliver outstanding lessons to a mixed Year 4/5 class in line with the national curriculum.
* Create a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes high standards of behaviour and achievement.
* Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils.
* Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners within the class.
* Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.
In order to be considered for this Class Teacher role, the candidate must:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Have experience teaching within Key Stage 2 (experience in Year 4, 5, or 6 is highly desirable).
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Be a proactive and reflective practitioner with excellent communication skills.
GSL Education offers:
* Excellent daily rates of pay
* Direct links to local schools
* Access to professional development and training
* Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Class Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.