Working at St Thomas’

St Thomas’ Catholic School is a primary academy for students aged three to eleven. The academy forms part of Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership, a growing multi–academy Trust of 24 Catholic Schools located across the South East. The trust is committed to deliver outstanding spiritual, moral and learning outcomes for children and young people.

Set in the commuter market town of Sevenoaks, which not only has excellent road and rail links with London but offers its own social scene, St Thomas’ Catholic Primary School is part of three lively church communities.

Ofsted (2014) rated the school outstanding because “Teachers are adept and highly skilled at bringing the best out of their pupils”.

We are proud to offer:

• A strong Catholic ethos

• A genuine commitment to your development especially through the Multi-Academy Trust that gives our teachers great opportunities to collaborate with other schools and benefit from joint CPD opportunities

•  A thorough induction programme

•  A positive, enthusiastic staff who work extremely well together

•  Happy, warm-hearted children who like to learn and have fun

•  Supportive parents and governors

•  A creative curriculum focused on developing children’s confidence, imagination and resilience

•  An inclusive multi-lingual community

• A commitment to your wellbeing

We are looking for teachers who are excited by the prospect of an “imaginative curriculum [that] opens pupils’ minds to possibilities”, and who can deliver a real impact within, and perhaps beyond, their own classroom to enable our school to grow even further.

We are looking for a KS1 teacher (part-time, 2 days a week with paid PPA time)  

Salary:  TBC

Start Date: 1st September 2024

We are proud to offer:

• A mutually supportive and forward looking staff team
• Happy, well behaved, warm-hearted and motivated children who love to learn and have fun
• A strong commitment to professional development
• Supportive parents and governors
• A thorough induction programme and a commitment to excellent CPD support
• A strong Catholic ethos

In return we are looking for someone who:

• Is hardworking, well-organised, team player and has a proven passion for and high standards of teaching and learning
• Is highly motivated, imaginative and creative and passionate about enabling children to achieve.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. 
• Has a sense of humour.
• Is prepared to get involved in all aspects of school life.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent behaviour management.
• Has knowledge of good practise in EYFS and KS1.
• Excellent knowledge of phonics and the teaching of reading.
• Is willing to support and participate fully in the Catholic life and ethos of our school.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates so that you can see us in action. 

If you can’t make a visit you can speak to the Headteacher (Ms Geraldine Leahy) via 01732 453921, who can give you all the information you need.

For further information including a job description, person spec and application form, please contact our office@st-thomas-sevenoaks.kcsp.org.uk or visit Kent Teach or ETeach websites.