Medway Schools Vacancies

IT Assistant

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0100

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites: Nursery, Primary and Secondary (Cliffe Road) and Further Education (Rede Court Road). Facilities include an on-site school farm.

The IT team provide support to pupils and staff across both sites, to ensure network access and IT resources are freely available following safeguarding protocols at all times. This role would suit somebody with a flexible and energetic approach who enjoys working as part of a committed and supportive team.

Working hours are 22.5 per week, term time only + 5 Staff Development Days. Comprehensive training and induction will be provided, and a recognised IT qualification is preferred.

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment for post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring clearance.

Personal Assistant to the Headteacher

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0100

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites: Primary and Secondary (Cliffe Road) & Further Education (Rede Court Road). Facilities include an on-site school farm.

We are seeking an extraordinary and enthusiastic colleague to join our Outstanding School in this pivotal role.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and committed to providing an exceptional standard of support to the Headteacher, across many areas of the school’s business and administrative functions. Excellent interpersonal skills will be essential, as the postholder will be expected to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. A full job description is available at jobsgopublic.com.

Whilst experience of working in a special school is not essential, the successful candidate must evidence understanding and enthusiasm for the complexities of working in this type of organisation. Ongoing training and support will be available for the right candidate. Visits to our school are encouraged and are essential for all shortlisted candidates.

Visits to the school are welcome. If you have any queries or to arrange a visit to our school, please call us on 01634 338220.

Teacher

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0100

Due to the additional need for a new class, we have an exciting opportunity for:-

A full-time Teacher for pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties, to commence in September 2026.

MPS/UPS + SEN (1-2 points, depending on experience)

** judged ‘Outstanding’ in the last 4 Ofsted inspections

** IT and curriculum resources of enviable proportions

** Comprehensive induction and training provided

** would suit ECTs or those wishing to gain further experience of SEN.

Telephone enquiries and informal visits to the school are welcome.

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support are paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are banned from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and safeguard our children and young people.

KS1 Teacher

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0100

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our school family. English Martyrs’ RCP is a small and friendly school that has been graded as a ’Good’ school both by Ofsted and by its denominational inspection. Pupils describe their school as “a place of peace and a source of inspiration”. They know that everyone is “valued and included”. Parents frequently describe the school as “caring and friendly”. (Ofsted, July 2023)

English Martyrs’ RCP is a one-form entry primary school built on strong Catholic ethos and values. It is situated in Frindsbury, Strood which has fantastic links to London and the rest of Kent via High Speed Rail and the A2/M2 motorway. It is an inclusive and energetic school at the heart of the community.

We are looking for a teacher who has a proven track record of consistently delivering excellent lessons and who is a team player. The suitable candidate will ideally be able to teach across the age range.

We can offer support and CPD, a welcoming and friendly school, supportive parents and governors. As a member of Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership (KCSP) the successful candidate will have the added support and guidance afforded by a well-established multi-academy trust.

English Martyrs’ School prides itself on its commitment to inclusive education, extra-curricular activities and development of the ‘whole-child’.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Offer of appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. In addition, in line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, online searches on shortlisted candidates will be carried out.

Visits to the school are encouraged. For further information, or to make an appointment to speak to the Headteacher, please contact Miss Laura Chandler on 01634 718964 or by e-mail (office@englishmartyrs.medway.sch.uk).

Part - Time Teacher – KS2 Teacher

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0000

At Greenvale our ethos is ‘Nurture – Inspire – Succeed’ and our school visions are based around
our 6 Core Values which underpin all that we do and add to the success and inclusive nature of our
school:

Respect, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflectiveness

We believe that children need to play, explore, observe, investigate, repeat, copy, problem solve and represent in order to come to terms with themselves, other people and the world around. We are lucky to have a staff of wonderfully inspiring and dedicated teachers and teaching assistants, who not only have high expectations in all areas of the curriculum, but are also supportive of every child's needs.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher to work under the direction of the Headteacher and Governing Body. The successful candidate will be:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Sound knowledge and experience of Primary Curriculum
• Evidence of improving the outcomes of pupils
• A flexible and proactive approach to their workload
• Be passionate about inclusion and strongly committed to promoting equality
• A sense of humour
• Experience of working with children with SEND would be an advantage

Greenvale Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhance DBS check, satisfactory references and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

An application form and Job Description can be found on our website under ‘About Us’, ‘Vacancies’ or obtained from the School Business Assistant: c.saunders@greenvale.medway.sch.uk

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can also be obtained from the school office upon request or from our website: https://www.greenvale.medway.sch.uk/

In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Caretaker

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0000

Abbey Court School caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and new Secondary provision, designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede Court Road (Further Education). The primary site is also home to our school farm!

Working hours are 20 hours per week, Term Time, 2pm to 6pm and during the school holidays, working hours are 37 hours per week, 8am to 4pm. Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

We’re looking for a practical, reliable caretaker to maintain a safe, secure, and well-kept school site. Duties include opening/locking up, repairs and maintenance, supporting cleaning teams, pool and minibus checks, and supervising contractors. Strong skills in plumbing, plastering, general repairs and good health and safety knowledge required. Full UK driving licence essential.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.

Teaching Assistants

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:43:00 +0000

Are you interested in a rewarding career in the field of Special Educational Needs? If so, how about considering a position at Abbey Court School? We are looking to appoint Teaching Assistants to commence as soon as possible.

Abbey Court caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, and is currently located on 2 Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery, Primary and new Secondary provision designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede Court Road (Further Education). The Cliffe Road site is also home to our school farm!

Working hours are 32.5 p/w (8.45am – 3.45pm), term time only + 5 staff development days. Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

Childcare experience, or relevant childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Due to the conditions and complex needs of the pupils at Abbey Court School, continuity and consistency of support is paramount and therefore candidates for all positions will need to commit to the full working hours of the post. If you cannot commit to full-time, we are often looking for supply bank staff, please indicate on the application form.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role, if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining, you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice, and safeguard our children and young people.

Teacher – Maternity Cover Year 5

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:38:00 +0000

We are a small school with a big heart, come and see what makes us special!

At Greenvale our ethos is ‘Nurture – Inspire – Succeed’ and our school visions are based around our 6 Core Values which underpin all that we do and add to the success and inclusive nature of our school:

Respect, Readiness, Resourcefulness, Responsibility, Resilience and Reflectiveness

This is an exciting opportunity to teach a vibrant Year 5 class. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Teacher to work under the direction of the Headteacher and Governing Body.

The successful candidate will be:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Sound knowledge and experience of Key Stage 2 and Primary Curriculum
• Evidence of improving the outcomes of pupils
• A flexible and proactive approach to their workload
• Be passionate about inclusion and strongly committed to promoting equality
• A sense of humour

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can also be obtained from the school office upon request or from our website: https://www.greenvale.medway.sch.uk/

In line with current KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media and the internet as part of our due diligence. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Any information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation for the post for which you have applied for.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: W/C 11th May

Start date: 1st Septemeber 2026