• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    23 April 2026
  • LocationLocation:
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  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
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  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £37,870 - £56,154 per annum (dependant on experience)
  • GradeGrade:
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  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    September 2026
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
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  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Upton Primary School, Iris Avenue, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1HH
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    760
  • About The Role

  • You will be: 
    Passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a record of successful teaching and a readiness to contribute to school improvement in supporting our proven track record of outstanding practice  
    An inspirational teacher and leader who can challenge, encourage and support colleagues
    A highly effective communicator with all members of the school community
    Ambitious and eager to develop your own professional career development and that of others
    An excellent and engaging classroom practitioner
    A resilient and determined professional who ensures the care, well-being and happiness of all learners
    Dedicated to further developing an inclusive, positive and collaborative learning culture for all members of our school community

    We can offer:
    The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the continuing and rapid development of our thriving school 
    Engaging and inquisitive children
    A highly professional, dedicated and friendly staff team
    An inclusive and vibrant community
    A strong, well led and fully supportive governing body
    Our full commitment to your professional career development
    Highly effective partnerships with other schools and organisations

    This post is considered to be a customer facing position; as such it falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 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 below. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

    Ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, using accurate sentence structures and vocabulary
    Ability to choose the right kind of vocabulary for the situation in hand without a great deal of hesitation
    Ability to listen to customers (staff and children) and understand their needs
    Ability to tailor your approach to each conversation to be appropriate to the customer (staff and children), responding clearly with fine shades of meaning, even in complex situations

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

    For an informal discussion about the role or visits to the school, please contact Caroline Douglas, School Business Manager at [email protected]
  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:
    Teachers Pension Scheme 
    Performance Related Pay Progression 
    Christmas Concessionary Day 
    Employee Assistance Programme 
    Kaarp Benefits Scheme 
    Effective CPD opportunities
    Collaborative working with other schools
    Excellent ICT facilities
     
    To apply please complete the application form below and submit to [email protected]. Alternatively, applications can be sent to – FAO – Mrs Caroline Douglas, School Business Manager, Upton Primary School, Iris Avenue, Bexley, DA5 1HH. CVs alone will not be accepted. 

    You can also obtain an application pack by emailing Mrs Caroline Douglas at [email protected]

    The closing date for applications is 4.00 pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026. Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 27th April 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 interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

    The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
  • About Us

  • Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to work within a school with a proven track record of outstanding practice?
     
    Have you got the drive and passion for this pivotal role in securing an excellent education for every child?
     
    Upton is a great place to work, with a welcoming community of children and adults, an engaging environment and a determined vision for the future. We need a talented teacher who will inspire our children to achieve their absolute best, support our staff team to build upon their abilities, and embrace both challenge and change. Your ideas, energy and resolute commitment will make the difference that we are looking for.

    The post will be for a Class Teacher of our KS2 Phase.  

    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    For further information about the school, please visit www.upton.bexley.sch.uk

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