• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    10 February 2026
  • LocationLocation:
    Sidcup
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £37,870 - £50,474 per annum
  • GradeGrade:
    Teacher Main Salary Range (Outer London)
  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    1 September 2026
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    Full Time 100% FTE
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Royal Park Primary Academy, Riverside Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4PX
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    644

  • About The Role

  • We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team.  As the Class Teacher you will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom.  The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, dedicated and creative class teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning.  
     
    This vacancy will close at midday on 10/02/2026.

    Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the children you work with?  

    It’s not necessarily the length of your experience as a class teacher that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. 
     

    The ideal Class Teacher will be someone who is:
    * A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
    * Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
    * Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
    * Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging 
    * Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team 
    * Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
    * Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
     
    This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the ImmigrationAct2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. 
     
    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For an informal discussion about the role please contact school office, Tel: 020 8300 7646, Email [email protected].

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • What we offer:

    ● *Headspace Subscription – free access to the leading wellbeing and mindfulness app to support your mental health every day.
    ● *Mindfulness Programme – free eight-week mindfulness course for adults (8 x 90 min, out-of-hours sessions).
    ● *Blue Light Card Access – eligibility to join the UK’s leading discount scheme, providing exclusive savings on shopping, dining, and travel to help your salary go further.
    ● *Cycle to Work Scheme – spread the cost of a new bike and enjoy a healthier, more sustainable commute.
    ● *Funded Development Training – a vast array of courses available to help you grow in your chosen area, including subject-specific accreditations.
    ● *Generous Employer Pension Contribution – helping you build long-term financial security with a substantial investment into your future.
    ● *Supportive & Innovative Culture – a friendly environment committed to work-life balance, offering the chance to be part of exciting developments and innovative change.
     
     
    The closing date for applications is 10/02/2026. Interviews are scheduled for 24/02/2026. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date. 

    Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure Form prior to interview. 

    Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at the interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer. 

    Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
    At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

  • About Us

  • About Royal Park Primary Academy
    Royal Park Primary Academy is a two form entry Primary School with a specific ASD provision and a provision for physically disabled children. Our grounds are set over 9 acres of land which include: our own indoor swimming pool, four full size sports courts and our very own forest. We are close to a local train station and bus services.
     
    To find out more visit our website here
    To discover what makes Royal Park so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 020 8300 7646 or email [email protected].

    About TKAT 
    The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

    We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. 

    We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. 

    Safeguarding
    TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

    Flexible working
    TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

    Access to interview 
    Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self.  We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace

    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.royalpark-tkat.org/
    For further information about the Trust, please visit https://www.tkat.org/
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