KS2 Teacher, Kent

  • Location: Kent
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £130 - 240 per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sector: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
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Job Description

Location: Gravesend, Kent
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term contract (Potential to go Permanent)
Start Date: September 2025

About the Role

We’re seeking an imaginative and committed KS2 Teacher to deliver an exceptional learning experience in a Gravesend primary school renowned for its dynamic curriculum design and strong core values.

What Makes the Schools we work with Special

  • Learning that leaps off the page – From hands-on science experiments to local history trails and creative arts projects, lessons are designed to spark curiosity and stay memorable long after the school day ends.
  • A genuine community feel – Staff describe the school as “one big family” where colleagues celebrate each other’s successes and pitch in to support during challenges. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone here.
  • Room to grow – The leadership team actively invests in your development, with tailored CPD and opportunities to take on projects or leadership responsibilities that match your strengths and ambitions.
  • Vibrant, well-resourced classrooms – From interactive whiteboards to fully stocked reading corners, you’ll have the tools you need to bring learning to life.

Your Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver stimulating, differentiated lessons across all KS2 subjects in line with the National Curriculum.
  • Promote a classroom culture rooted in respect, resilience, and a love of learning.
  • Deliver inclusive teaching that meets all pupils’ needs, working closely with support staff and external professionals.
  • Effectively assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with colleagues, leadership, and parents, contributing to the school’s collaborative and welcoming ethos.

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
  • Recent experience teaching Key Stage 2.
  • Strong classroom management and curriculum planning skills.
  • A creative, values-driven teaching style that fosters inclusion and respect.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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