Job description
Sandwich Infant School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and forward-thinking EYFS / KS1 Class Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team, for September 2026. This will be a temporary, one year contract.
We are looking for a strong classroom practitioner who is committed to delivering a transformative education for every child. The successful candidate will be an inspirational, forward thinking teacher with high expectations, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children thrive both academically and personally.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who:
- Has a passion for education and child-centred learning
- Demonstrates strong leadership within the classroom
- Is creative, reflective and forward thinking
- Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
- Works collaboratively as part of a dedicated staffing team
- Is committed to ensuring all children feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed
At Sandwich Infant School, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to become confident, curious and resilient learners. Our staff team is caring, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement.
We warmly welcome applications from ECTs to M2 who share our vision and commitment to excellence in education.We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a tour or an informal conversation, please contact the school office.
Sandwich Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to follow the relevant safeguarding procedures, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) guidance, and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Benefits
MPS
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About this school
Sandwich Infant School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 5–7
- Pupils
- 116
- Avg teacher salary
- £45,268
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
- Academy trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9HT
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- Salary
- MPS
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 June 2026
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