Associate Teacher - Full-time

Woodlands; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A high performing school in Sittingbourne is seeking an Associate Teacher for a developmental role. This position offers a chance to gain teaching experience within a supportive environment. Responsibilities include supervising classroom activities and managing work set by teachers. Ideal candidates will possess a high standard of education, good interpersonal skills, and previous experience working with young people. The role is for a fixed term to cover maternity, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• High standard of general education, ideally to degree level.
• Previous experience of working with young people.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the learning within the classroom.
• Administer work set by absent subject teachers.

Skills

High level interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

General education to degree level

Job description

Job role: Associate Teacher

Salary: FMAT Band D point 2 £29,492.00 FTE

Actual Salary: £22,348.98 for 32.5 hours per week, Term time plus 3 training days

Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm.

Term Time plus 3 Training Days

Contract Status: 1 year Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

Contract Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: Wednesday 31st December 2025

Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026

The school is looking to recruit Associate Teachers to work within the Multi Academy Trust. This is a developmental role designed to provide an opportunity for candidates to gain experience of the teaching profession and it is likely to be of special interest to candidates considering a future career in teaching, though others are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will join a team in a busy environment where duties include supervising the learning that takes place within the classroom and administering the work set by subject teachers who are absent.

Applicants should have a high standard of general education, ideally to degree level, high level interpersonal skills, previous experience of working with young people and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Fulston Manor is a high performing school which enjoys an enviable reputation for both academic achievement and the quality of pastoral care.

The role is an immediate requirement within the Trust. If you are interested and would like to apply please complete the school’s application form and send this in to Suzanne Francis, Trust HR & Business Director with a covering letter (email acceptable) to [e-mail]

A completed self-disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

‘This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’.