Location: Canterbury Job Type: Full Time | Long Term / Day‑to‑Day Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Primary schools across Canterbury are looking for passionate, committed and creative Primary Teachers to join their teams. These opportunities are perfect for both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners who want to work within nurturing, community‑driven schools that champion high‑quality learning, wellbeing and a love of education from the very beginning.

What Canterbury Schools Offer

* Warm, supportive and collaborative school teams * A rich and engaging Primary curriculum that inspires curiosity * Inclusive classrooms that encourage confidence, independence and resilience * Strong focus on phonics, early literacy and building solid learning foundations

What We're Looking For * Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it * Experience teaching within Primary (EYFS/KS1/KS2) * A nurturing, patient and imaginative approach to teaching * Strong understanding of early learning approaches, phonics and classroom routines * A positive mindset, flexibility and commitment to pupil progress

No QTS? Still get in touch - we support a wide range of primary school roles across Canterbury and East Kent. * Why Work With Hays Education? * Access to Primary teaching roles across multiple Canterbury schools * Long‑term, permanent and supply opportunities * Ongoing support from a specialist education consultant * Guidance with interviews, trial lessons and school visits

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How to Apply Interested in Primary Teacher roles in Canterbury? Click Apply Now to send your CV. For an informal chat, call 01273 729465. If this role isn't quite what you're looking for, we'll help you find a role that suits you better.

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