Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

“A school where compassion meets ambition - come and see the difference.”

Phoenix is a diverse, vibrant and proudly compassionate community school where children show remarkable resilience, warmth and spirit. Step into Phoenix Primary School and you will join a values- led team with a big heart and bold professional culture.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our supportive and welcoming school community. Applications are welcome from teachers with experience in KS1, KS2, or both phases with year groups confirmed on appointment.

We coach, laugh and grow together - our SLT collaborates with staff, not above you. With PPA from home, a coaching-led development model, children and staff are encouraged to share their aspirations and passions. You will find a true sense of community, halls filled with children enjoying their day, staff with a profound sense of humour, a leadership team that places importance on family and professional trust and welcomes professional challenge. A team that faces the next steps of each journey with resilience, kindness and compassion.

The Role

Adapt and shape the curriculum responsively to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

Create inclusive, trauma‑informed classrooms where pupils learn to regulate, think, and thrive.

Work closely with inclusion, pastoral teams and our two in‑school provisions for early, effective support.

Champion attendance and strong home-school partnerships.

Contribute to Character Education, OPAL, VbE and enrichment opportunities.

Be a visible leader of learning — every teacher at Phoenix leads.

You will take ownership of your own professional growth without the monotony of appraisal but with the full support of your SLT, you will share with us what inspires you.

What You’ll Bring

A sense of humour and resilience

Proven impact as a class teacher in a diverse, high‑need context.

Expertise in inclusive practice and adaptive teaching methods.

Warmth, humility and the ability to hold high expectations with kindness.

Confidence to challenge thinking and embrace creative, outside‑the‑box ideas.

Commitment to protecting your own wellbeing as well as delivering excellence for pupils.

Commitment to impact that will not only be felt in your classroom but across our whole school community as we continue to raise standards with compassion and ambition.

Experience across both key stages, with a clear understanding of pupils’ prior learning and the progression needed to support where they are headed.

In return we offer:

A passionate leadership team

Genuine staff voice in how the school runs, supported by an active staff well-being team

A growing school with opportunities for career development as we expand.

A staff well-being team owned and run by staff.

A headteacher that is always succession planning, wanting to hear your aspirations and planning how to meet them.

Flexibility in placement, enabling us to match your strengths with the needs of our pupils and the evolving structure of our growing school.

PPA from home

Coaching opportunities

Care First employee assistance programme

non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover

membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

two-week, half-term break in October

Cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please visit the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Phoenix Primary School

We warmly encourage visits — you will feel Phoenix the moment you walk through the door. To arrange a visit or ask any questions, please contact Jo Penn on 01634 829009 or via email jpenn@phoenixprimary.com

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications.

Safeguarding Commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.