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Primary Classroom Teacher

Waterfront UTC · Chatham · Medway

Job description

Waterfront UTC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary Classroom Teacher to join our team for two days per week, starting with immediate effect.

This unique role is focused on supporting our most vulnerable and disadvantaged students in Years 9-13 to develop the essential English and Mathematics skills they need to succeed.

Many of our students arrive with gaps in learning that can act as barriers to progress across the curriculum. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with experience of teaching foundational literacy and numeracy who can deliver targeted intervention, catch-up programmes and personalised support to help students build confidence, resilience and academic success.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use primary teaching expertise in a secondary and technical college setting, helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

This is a part time, fixed term role, paid on the STPC Main/Upper Teacher Pay Range, dependant on experience.

The working pattern will consist of 13 hours per week (0.4 FTE). There is flexibility with the working days and pattern and are to be discussed at interview level. This role is fixed term until July 2027, due to the mainstream inclusive funding.

What can we offer you?

The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust

We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:

  • o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme

    o Access to Benenden Healthcare

    o Free Flu Jabs

    o Free Health Checks

    o Access PayWise+

    o Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses

    o Discounted gym membership

    o CPD afternoons

    o Access to Mental Health First Aiders

    o Free parking on all our sites

    If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 01634 505800 or via email to office@waterfront-that.org.uk.

    We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Benefits

STPC Main/Upper Teacher Pay Range

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About this school

Waterfront UTC

University technical college · Secondary · Ages 14–19

Good
Pupils
362
Avg teacher salary
£44,097
Pupil:teacher ratio
20.3:1
Academy trust
THE HOWARD ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Chatham, Medway, ME4 4FQ

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Salary
STPC Main/Upper Teacher Pay Range
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
10 September 2026
Closing date
19 September 2026

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