EYFS Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incenti

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Discounts with local and national/ret

Access to training and development

Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbe

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking an inspiring Reception teacher to join our welcoming team for a fixed-term role, working two days per week from January 2027 to 31 August 2027. One day must be Thursday, with flexibility on the second day depending on availability.

You will value every pupil, uphold our values, and nurture our youngest learners while collaborating with a supportive SEND team and colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of the Early Years curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
• Put school values of respect, kindness and determination at the centre of your role.
• Nurture and excite our youngest learners to be enthusiastic, independent problem solvers.
• Be enthusiastic and creative in planning and delivering lessons.
• Have a good understanding of all areas of the Early Years curriculum.
• Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
• Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational.

Skills

Reception teaching

Team collaboration

Wellbeing awareness

Education

QTS / Early Years teaching

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an inspiring, motivated Reception teacher to join our welcoming team, working 2 days per week, from January 2027 on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027. One of the working days will need to be a Thursday however there is flexibility on the second day, depending on the availability of the successful applicant. We would relish the opportunity to show you around our fabulous school for a pre-application visit.

The successful candidate will:

• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
• Put our school values of 'respect, kindness and determination' at the centre of all aspects of their role.
• Nurture and excite our youngest learners, enabling them to develop their skills so they can be enthusiastic, independent problem solvers.
• Be enthusiastic and creative.
• Have a good understanding of all areas of the Early Years curriculum.
• Be able to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
• Be ambitious, innovative and inspirational.

Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Inspirational children, who enjoy being at school and have a real thirst for learning.
• A team of friendly, welcoming people to work collaboratively with.
• An incredibly supportive SEND team, who work collaboratively with teachers to implement appropriate inclusive and adaptive strategies for vulnerable learners.
• Consistent, clear, school wide teaching and learning identity (our school's PRIDE guide).
• A commitment to reducing the overall workload of our teachers, having recently introduced new procedures, aimed at eliminating unnecessary tasks and enabling teachers to take PPA at home.
• A range of support from a strong leadership team that will help to develop your practice.
• An induction programme, with excellent support for your transition into your role.
• A range of high quality CPD opportunities, such as NPQs and Trust wide network meetings.
• An exciting, ambitious and engaging curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of our children.

Additional benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Cycle to Work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.