Current Vacancies

Class Teacher

Post Title: Class Teacher (Year 2)

Grade: Main Scale

Contract: Fixed term until 18/12/2026 - 3 days teaching per week (Mon-Weds) plus paid PPA time (0.66FTE)

Closing Date: 14/10/2026

Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026.

Start Date: 2/11/2026

This role is based within a Year 2 class and would suite an experienced teacher with strong skills in adaptive teaching and supporting pupils with SEND needs. Experience of working with children with EHCPs and collaborating with families and external professionals would be highly advantageous.

We seek applications from candidates who:

· Are passionate about the school’s vision and values, and fully committed to continuing professional development (CPD).

· Have high expectations of themselves and others and are flexible, organised and self-motivated in their teaching.

· Are inspirational in their teaching, demonstrating outstanding practice in KS1.

· Have the highest expectation of behaviour and attainment for all children.

· Are confident in using a range of assessment information to raise achievement for all.

· Are very well organised with an engaging and creative approach to the curriculum and their teaching.

· Can foster excellent working relationships with staff, parents and the community.

· Have a secure knowledge of phonics and the importance of early reading and mastering number.

· Are passionate about inclusive education and have high aspirations for all children regardless of need or starting point.

· Have experience of teaching and supporting children with a wide range of SEND, including cognition and learning needs, Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, SEMH needs and children with EHCPs.

· Have a secure understanding of adaptive teaching, graduated approaches to support and the effective use of assessment to inform teaching and learning.

· Are confident in leading and directing support staff to maximise pupil engagement, independence and achievement.

· Are resilient, reflective and committed to finding creative solutions to meet complex needs within a mainstream classroom.

· Is a good team player, willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school

In return, we can offer

· A creative, inspirational and friendly staff team

· Good opportunities for individual professional development and growth

· A reflective and forward thinking environment

· A rich curriculum and excellent facilities

· Highly supportive Governors and school community

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed; please call the school on 01242 514483 to arrange a tour. A copy of the person specification together with an application form are available to download below and completed applications should be sent to the School Business Manager at sbm@ckis.org.uk.

Teaching Partner

Post title: Teaching Partner

Contact: Fixed-term (until August 2027), part-time (3 days per week working Weds-Fri). Term time only (38 weeks per year).

Hours: 18.75 hours per week (comprised of 17.25 hours as Teaching Partner plus 1.5 hours per week as Lunchtime Play Partner)

Salary is pro rata and paid according to the NJC salary scale at the following rates:

Teaching Partner - Grade 4, point 7-10 (depending on experience)

Lunchtime Play Partner - Grade 2, point 3

Closing Date: 14/10/2026

Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026.

Start Date: 2/11/2026

We are looking for candidates who:

· Have a minimum of one year’s experience working in a classroom, supporting teaching and learning.

· Have experience of scaffolding learning for all children, particularly vulnerable learners.

· Can form positive and caring relationships with all children and work effectively as a member of a strong team.

· Motivates our young children to be increasingly independent and confident as they learn and grow.

· Shows initiative and the ability to be flexible.

· Has a passion for the indoor and outdoor learning environments.

· Is aware of the EYFS framework and/or KS1 curriculum and the importance of assessment in informing future teaching and learning.

· Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the school.

· Possess’ excellent subject knowledge of early phonics, reading, writing and numeracy.

· Has a sense of humour, combined with energy and enthusiasm.

· Shares our commitment to high quality CPD and personal improvement.