Key Stage 1 and Reception Class Teacher

Salary details: £ - £

The Governors wish to appoint an inspirational, creative and energetic teacher who actively demonstrates a love of learning and can create a highly motivating classroom environment where all can flourish. Biggin C of E Primary is a happy, inclusive and nurturing school which is at the heart of the village community. We are aspirational and outward-looking and are looking for a teacher who welcomes working in a small school setting and being involved in all aspects of school life. 

The successful candidate will be able to:

Enjoy the challenge of teaching a mixed-stage class containing Key Stage 1 and Reception

Show a high level of commitment to outdoor learning

Demonstrate consistently high-quality teaching

Show effective adaptive and personalised approaches for all pupils

Be creative, challenging and passionate in their teaching

Promote excellent relationships with children, staff, parents/carers, governors and the wider community

Share warmth, a sense of humour and plenty of ideas 

We can offer you:

Happy, cheerful and well-behaved children

Very small class sizes

A supportive and friendly staff team committed to supporting work life balance and wellbeing

Excellent professional development opportunities

An outstanding, rural location 

Applicants from experienced applicants seeking a part-time position will also be considered. 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Teresa Nicholls on 01298 84279 to arrange an appointment or to find out more about the role. 

Provisional Interview Date: 24 November 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.