EYFS Class Teacher

Swale Academies Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incenti

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Discounts with local and national etc

Access to training and development

Employee Assistance Programme - Wellbe

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site Parking

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust in Maidstone is seeking an inspiring Reception teacher to join our welcoming team for a fixed-term post from January 2027 to 31 August 2027, working two days per week with one Thursday requirement. This role offers a unique opportunity to nurture our youngest pupils and contribute to an inclusive Early Years provision.

You will collaborate with colleagues, uphold our values of respect, kindness and determination, and help create a lively, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Value all pupils as individuals and put them at the heart of everything you do.
• Work in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for pupils.
• Nurture and excite our youngest learners, enabling them to develop their skills so they can be enthusiastic, independent problem solvers.

Job description

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
• On-site Parking

Further details about the role