EYFS Teacher in Chatham, Kent

Job Description

Reception Teacher (QTS) – Waderslade, Chatham

Start Date: September | Contract: Long-term | Pay: MPS/UPS (paid to scale)

A primary school in Waderslade is seeking a Reception Teacher to join their Early Years team from September. This is a full-time, long-term position offered via Teaching Personnel, with the possibility of a permanent contract for the successful candidate.

The school is looking for a teacher who can deliver high-quality EYFS provision, support early development, and contribute positively to the wider school environment.

Role details:

• Full-time Reception Teacher role
• Start in September
• Long-term placement through Teaching Personnel
• Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent contract

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver lessons in line with the EYFS framework
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with support staff and parents
• Contribute to the wider school community

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience in EYFS or Key Stage 1 (EYFS preferred)
• Strong understanding of early years curriculum and assessment
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills
• Reliable and committed to a long-term role

About Teaching Personnel:

Teaching Personnel is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, working with primary, secondary, and SEN schools nationwide. They offer:

• Competitive pay aligned to teacher pay scales
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.