Location: Kent.

Start Date: September 2025.

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

The Opportunity:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Reception Teacher to join a highly supportive primary school in Kent from September 2025. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping young learners' early academic experiences, ensuring they are prepared for the next stage of their educational journey. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, inclusive school that fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high standards. If you are an enthusiastic educator with a passion for early years education, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

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Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, ensuring a balanced approach to academic and emotional development.

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Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and a love for learning.

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Use a variety of assessment methods to monitor children's progress, providing constructive feedback to both children and parents.

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Foster strong relationships with parents and carers, maintaining regular communication on their child's development and achievements.

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Collaborate closely with colleagues, teaching assistants, and the school leadership team to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching across the reception year.

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Contribute to the wider school community, participating in school events, extracurricular activities, and professional development opportunities.

Person Specification:

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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant recognised teaching qualification in Early Years education.

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In-depth knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and experience teaching Reception-aged children.

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A strong commitment to creating an engaging, nurturing, and well-managed classroom that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of children.

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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

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A passion for early years education and a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for children to thrive.

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Experience of assessing children's progress and implementing targeted support for individual learning needs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming and forward-looking school. Applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed.

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