Teacher (Maternity Cover) fixed term contract until 31/08/2027
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
|---|---|
| Salary: | MPS |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Margate |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
(Y)Our Opportunity
Your Passion. Our Community. Their Future.
The classroom is your canvas. We are looking for a Class Teacher who doesn't just follow a lesson plan, but breathes life into it.
If you are someone who thrives on creating "lightbulb moments" and believes that education should be an adventure, you belong in
our Trust.
We are looking for a creative architect of learning, someone who can take the curriculum and turn it into something immersive,
interactive, and impossible to forget. Whether you are using new technology, outdoor spaces, or simply your own storytelling to
engage your pupils, we provide the supportive environment you need to try new ideas and innovate.
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher with fresh ideas or an experienced hand looking for a new spark, we are interested in your
drive to level the playing field for every child. In our community, your voice is heard, your creativity is celebrated and your
commitment to excellence is matched by our commitment to you. Let’s build a future where every child, no matter their starting
point, can thrive.
This is a fixed term contract maternity cover position until 31/08/2027
The ideal Class Teacher will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
* Understanding the educational, welfare and social needs of the children we support
* Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment
* Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom engaging
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust
* Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
Great Teaching Starts with a Great Community: Your Benefits
We know you’re going to achieve great things in the classroom. At our academy, investing in your wellbeing and professional growth
isn't just a perk—it’s a priority. To support your journey, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for both your
career and your lifestyle:
* Exceptional CPD & Training: Access a wealth of high-quality development opportunities tailored to every stage of your career.
* Leadership Coaching & Mentoring: Receive dedicated guidance and insight from our experienced academy leadership team.
* Funded Development Training: Grow your expertise through a vast array of courses, including subject-specific accreditations.
* Headspace Subscription: Enjoy free, full access to the world’s leading mindfulness app to support your mental health every day.
* Eight-Week Mindfulness Programme: Participate in a free, expert-led mindfulness course for adults (8 x 90-minute out-of-hours
sessions).
* Blue Light Card Eligibility: Save more on shopping, dining, and travel with access to the UK’s premier discount scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Enjoy a healthier, more sustainable commute by spreading the cost of a new bike and equipment.
* Generous Pension Contributions: Secure your future with a substantial employer investment into your long-term financial
wellbeing.
* A Supportive, Innovative Culture: Join a friendly, forward-thinking environment that champions work-life balance and values your
input in driving meaningful change.
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
About Drapers Mills Primary Academy
Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially,
emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find
out more visit our website here [https://www.drapersmillsprimary.co.uk/].
To discover what makes Drapers Mills so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 223989 or
email office@dmpa-tkat.org
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse
TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to
individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all
suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
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