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Teaching Vacancies; Ebbsfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Individual devices

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression

Job summary

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard in Ebbsfleet is seeking a passionate Class Teacher - Preschool to lead our vibrant early years provision and give our youngest learners the very best start in life. You will oversee preschool operations, mentor Deputy Managers and Preschool Assistants, deliver the EYFS curriculum, and work with SEN identification and early interventions to support every child.

This role requires strong leadership, warm communication with families, and a collaborative approach within

Qualifications

• DfE-recognised Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, plus a degree in a relevant subject.
• Strong background in a primary or early years setting (experience with SEN is a fantastic bonus!).
• Boundless energy, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
• A collaborative team player who stays calm under pressure and loves bringing fresh, creative ideas to the room.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running, staffing, and high standards of care and education in our preschool setting.
• Manage and mentor our Deputy Managers and Preschool Assistants, creating a warm, family-friendly environment.
• Deliver a rich early years curriculum, ensuring statutory EYFS principles are met while supporting SEN identification and early interventions alongside our SENCO.
• Build brilliant relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to keep our preschool thriving.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inclusive education

Education

QTS or equivalent

Relevant subject degree

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an enthusiastic EYFS specialist looking for your next rewarding role? Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is looking for a passionate Class Teacher - Preschool to lead our vibrant early years provision and give our youngest learners the very best start in life!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the smooth running, staffing, and high standards of care and education in our preschool setting.
• Manage and mentor our Deputy Managers and Preschool Assistants, creating a warm, family-friendly environment.
• Deliver a rich early years curriculum, ensuring statutory EYFS principles are met while supporting SEN identification and early interventions alongside our SENCO.
• Build brilliant relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to keep our preschool thriving.

What We’re Looking For

• DfE-recognised Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, plus a degree in a relevant subject.
• Strong background in a primary or early years setting (experience with SEN is a fantastic bonus!).
• Boundless energy, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for inclusive education.
• A collaborative team player who stays calm under pressure and loves bringing fresh, creative ideas to the room.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Leigh Academies Trust?

• Access to leading CPD and training via The Leigh Institute and Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub.
• Enjoy a world-class digital strategy where every staff member receives their own device.
• Generous wellbeing initiatives, staff discounts, and continuous career progression across our network of Thames Corridor academies.

If you’re a teacher who’s excited to inspire, develop, and help shape the future of education, then we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Actual salary £18,143 per annum (£26,016 full-time equivalent)

Actual salary £19,655 per annum (£26,300 full-time equivalent)