Class Teacher - Fixed Term

Are you an ECT looking to take the next step in your career?

Rusthall Primary School, part of The Inspire Academy Movement Trust, is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual to join our nurturing and forward-thinking team. This is a fixed term position for September 2025 - July 2026.

As part of our Trust, you will benefit from well-being support, weekly ECT time, effective mentoring and expert guidance every step of the way. We are committed to supporting your growth. We are a warm and inclusive school environment rooted in Christian values where you will have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on children’s learning. If you're ready to develop your skills, embrace new challenges, and become part of a team that inspires and empowers, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's what our providers say about us:

" [leaders] are passionate about the well-being of ECTS"

"The school is committed to ensuring they feel happy, valued, and well supported."

"There is a high level of communication between all stakeholders to ensure the well-being of the ECT, which is reflected in the strength of relationships, particularly between the ECT and mentor."

"The team should be very  proud of the high level of support and excellent culture for learning and development that they offer which is valued by teachers in their early career years and clearly meets the statutory requirements."

What will we offer the successful candidate?

• A collaborative, friendly staff team
• An inclusive, supportive leadership that cares, listens and empowers
• Leadership opportunities
• An innovative and engaging curriculum
• Opportunities for self-development
• Sessions with our Wellbeing Consultant
• Annual employee awards celebration
• Community farm, offering farm education and access to the animals Seal Community Farm - Seal CofE Primary School (sealcommunityschoolfarm.co.uk)
• Free secure parking in private school car park
• Great staff social events

The Inspire Academy Movement recognise the importance of family and are committed to ensuring staff are given time off work to share special occasions.

We believe in a healthy work-life balance and encourage our employees to prioritise self-care and well-being. Teachers are given an additional release day each term to complete medium term planning for the following term.

We reserve the right to interview before the close date so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Smurthwaite, Head of School, on 01892 520 582