EYFS Classteacher (0.4) (FTC)

The Sittingbourne School; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Employee Referral Recruitment Incentve

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Discounts with local and nationalretai

On-site Parking

CPD opportunities (NPQs & network)

Job summary

Swale Academies Trust is seeking a motivated Reception teacher to join our welcoming team for 2 days per week, starting January 2027. The fixed-term post runs until 31 August 2027, with one day required on a Thursday and flexibility on the second day to suit the successful candidate.

You will nurture our youngest learners, bring energy and creativity to the classroom, and work collaboratively as part of a supportive SEND/teaching team. A strong Early Years understanding is essential.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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.

Join us to benefit from:

• 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

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

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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.