EYFS Class Teacher

School 21; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Skinner Street in Gillingham, England, is seeking an experienced EYFS Class Teacher for maternity cover. You will collaborate with the EYFS Lead to create a caring, stimulating classroom and plan age-appropriate activities, supporting the youngest learners.

You will build strong relationships with families and the school community, delivering engaging lessons while maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring high attendance and attainment.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a Year R classroom and supporting families with the transition into school, with a track record of building strong relationships to boost attainment and attendance.
• A passion for education of the littlest learners, with expertise in various methods of delivering engaging learning activities.
• The desire to bring innovation and interactivity into all areas of your teaching, continuously reaching for excellence.
• An ability to quickly develop rapport with all members of the school community, while developing and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Creating a caring, stimulating and engaging environment that enables all pupils to learn effectively, mindful of the fact that some pupils, will not have experience attending a similar setting.
• Planning and preparing lessons and learning activities appropriate for the age group and ability of the children in the class.
• Actively participating in the Oasis Skinner Street family, working to ensure the best outcomes for all children, and supporting the wider community

Skills

EYFS teaching

Year R experience

lesson planning

parent engagement

Job description

* EYFS Class TeacherNEWFast Apply# EYFS Class TeacherEmployerLocation: Gillingham, KentContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: Maternity cover to July 2027Salary: MPS 1-6 /UPS 1-3Posted: 3rd November 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 17th November 2026 11:59 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582323Job Reference: POSI0000016725Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: Maternity cover to July 2027* Job ID: 1582323* Share :At Oasis Academy Skinner Street we believe every pupil is entitled to an outstanding education. Thankfully, we have a fantastic community of teachers who provide excellent learning experiences for all students. We're looking to welcome an experienced Early Years Classroom Teacher to join our high-performing team, providing Maternity cover.We know children develop quickly in the early years and their experiences have a major impact on their future life chances. We provide a rich and varied environment, equipping them with the resilience, capability and confidence required to meet their full potential.Having invested heavily in our Academy, including our EYFS area, we are seeking an innovative and energetic practitioner. Working in partnership with the EYFS Lead, you will make your mark on the Academy and create an exceptional educational environment for the youngest students, setting them up for success.You'll be responsible for:- Creating a caring, stimulating and engaging environment that enables all pupils to learn effectively, mindful of the fact that some pupils, will not have experience attending a similar setting- Planning and preparing lessons and learning activities appropriate for the age group and ability of the children in the class- Actively participating in the Oasis Skinner Street family, working to ensure the best outcomes for all children, and supporting the wider communityA full job description is attached to this vacancy.You'll bring:- Experience of leading a Year R classroom and supporting families with the transition into school, with a track record of building strong relationships to boost attainment and attendance- A passion for education of the littlest learners, with expertise in various methods of delivering engaging learning activities- The desire to bring innovation and interactivity into all areas of your teaching, continuously reaching for excellence- An ability to quickly develop rapport with all members of the school community, while developing and maintaining appropriate boundariesApplication processIf we have piqued your interest and you would like to know more, we welcome conversations or school visits. Start your application to find out how to arrange this.Or, if you can't wait to apply and start the conversation at an interview - please click 'fast apply' to complete the application form and tell us all about you, your experience and how your ambition to see every student succeed, matches ours.Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place week commencing 23 November 2026If you intend to apply, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and holding interviews in line with this. This could result in the advert closing before the advertised date.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Skinner Street Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Oasis Academy Skinner StreetPart of### Oasis Community Learning