Bleakwood Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent ME5 0NF
£32,916 – £45,352 Per Year
Maternity cover
The children and staff at St Thomas More Catholic Primary School are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our happy and supportive school community from February 2027.
This post is initially offered as a one-year maternity cover or till end of July 2027, with the potential for the position to become permanent.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children and who will embrace the values and ethos of our Catholic school. In return, we can offer a welcoming and supportive team, wonderful children and a school where staff wellbeing is genuinely valued and prioritised.
The position may also appeal to a teacher who is considering returning to the profession. We understand that returning to teaching can feel like a big step, and we pride ourselves on providing a supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged, valued and given the opportunity to develop and thrive.
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to come and see our school in action. Visits can be arranged during the school day or, if you are currently working in another school, we would be very happy to arrange an after-school visit. If you are unable to visit, please do give us a call. We would be delighted to have an informal conversation about the role, our school and what we can offer.
At St Thomas More, we are deeply committed to providing an excellent education that is rooted in our Catholic values. We believe in fostering a love for learning, developing character, and guiding our children to become compassionate, responsible, and faith-filled individuals. We celebrate diversity, respect one another, and nurture the unique talents and abilities of every child in our care.
We encourage applications from teachers across all primary key stages from EYFS to KS2, and are looking for a passionate educator who shares our vision and commitment to high-quality, values-led education.
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and happy school.
We can offer you:
- Hardworking, motivated and well-behaved children.
- A dedicated and supportive team of staff.
- A range of opportunities for professional development.
- Supportive Governors.
- A commitment to ensuring a sensible work-life balance.
You will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status.
- High expectations and believe that everyone can succeed.
- Be passionate, flexible and proactive in your role.
- Enjoy a collaborative approach to school improvement
Please visit the school website for more information and contact us to arrange a school visit as we would love to hear from you.
At St Thomas More Catholic Primary, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff. We expect all applicants to share this commitment and the post will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at the interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitable qualified applications.
Closing date: 23rd October 2026
Please contact Christine Fillingham on 01634 864701 or email fillc002@st-thomasmore.medway.sch.uk for further information or booking a visit.
Application form should be downloaded from: https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms.