Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher

Woodlands; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Gillingham is seeking a passionate educator with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and UKS2 experience. The role involves fostering a safe and positive community, ensuring high expectations for all pupils, and implementing an exciting curriculum. The school offers a supportive team environment, bespoke training, and opportunities for career development. Staff enjoy a range of incentives, making it a fulfilling place to work for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Well-resourced school

Supportive team environment

Discounts for gym memberships

Childcare discounts

Bespoke training opportunities

Qualifications

• QTS and a proven track record of great teaching and outcomes.
• Experience of working in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with pupils and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement an exciting, themed curriculum.
• Drive school improvement with collaborative strategies.
• Support holistic development for all children.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

UKS2 teaching experience

Collaboration

Passion for lifelong learning

High expectations for pupils

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Salary Range: MPS/UPS

Location: The Academy of Woodlands, Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 2DU

Contract: Full time and permanent

Start date: September 2026 (earlier start considered)

Telephone: [phone]

Email: Karen Browne ([e-mail])

About us

The Academy of Woodlands, as part of The Rivermead Inclusive Trust really is a special place to be! We are a big school with a small school ethos. We value the importance of building relationships with everybody within our community and strive to provide opportunities for all. Our children and staff are at the center of everything we do and their voice plays an active role in shaping the school for the future.

“Pupils describe it as a happy and safe community.”

“They enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities that help develop character and resilience. As a result, pupils are equally as proud of their achievements on and off the pitch and the stage, as they are of their academic progress.”

You will

• Have QTS and a proven track record of great teaching and great outcomes for pupils.
• Have high expectations for all pupils, giving them the opportunity ‘to be the best at what they do’.
• Enjoy a collaborative approach to school improvement in a team environment.
• Work with the community to ensure each child has the best opportunity for holistic development.
• Have a passion for lifelong learning within children, families and colleagues.
• Value the importance of relationships.
• Have UKS2 experience.

We can offer you

• A fun, supportive and friendly team and wonderful positive children.
• A well-resourced school – with amazing outdoor learning spaces.
• Staff who work closely together in year group teams to plan and deliver our exciting, themed curriculum and provide mutual support and challenge.
• Bespoke training designed to meet the needs of our team from both external and internal trainers – a ‘grow our own’ attitude.
• A range of opportunities for career development throughout our Multi Academy Trust.
• A dynamic and supportive team of professionals that support each other.
• Weekly focused PDM meetings committed to staff development.
• Staff incentive scheme including discounts for gym memberships and childcare.

“All staff in the school feel well supported and are proud to work at The Academy of Woodlands.”

If The Academy of Woodlands sounds like the place for you, then we would welcome school tours prior to interview. Please contact Mrs Karen Browne who organise this with you.

For further details including the job description and full person specification please contact Mrs Karen Browne: PA to the Head of School on 0300 065 8200 for more information.