Early Years teacher with EY phase lead in Tonbridge

We are seeking an exceptional Early Years expert with passion, drive and enthusiasm to lead our Early Years provision to an outstanding standard. You are someone who leads with heart, purpose and a firmly rooted belief that every child deserves the very best start in life. This is a unique opportunity for a reflective, proactive and ambitious practitioner who is ready to make a real and lasting difference. The successful candidate will be an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to step into phase leadership, or an established phase leader with ambitions to senior leadership, able to evidence the impact you have had in your current setting.

Our candidate will be committed to securing excellent outcomes for our pupils and so improving their life chances. They will have a passionate desire to make a difference, raise standards for all and close the achievement gap.

This role calls for a practitioner who:

• Is passionate about Early Years education and committed to raising standards
• Believes that the earliest years shape everything that follows
• Can lead with initiative, enthusiasm and a solution‑focused mindset
• Understands the changing needs and entry levels of young children
• Can design and deliver an engaging, inclusive and ambitious curriculum
• Values oracy and early foundational skills in reading, writing and maths, independence and emotional development as key priorities
• Has an understanding of the needs of SEN learners and is able to adapt teaching and learning to a range of needs
• Builds trusting, supportive relationships with children, families and colleagues

Bishop Chavasse Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school and a member of the Tenax Schools Trust. We opened in September 2017 and are located in South Tonbridge (postcode TN11 0FB). Pupils moved into our new, state of the art school building in April 2019.

What the school offers its staff:

• Spacious classrooms along two easy to navigate corridors – one for EYFS and Key Stage 1, and one for Key Stage 2
• Outdoor areas including designated play and sports areas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2: sports field, trim trails, climbing walls, outdoor classroom, prayer gardens and a richly equipped, carefully designed Forest School area
• A bright, spacious and well‑stocked library
• Quiet learning spaces outside the classrooms for personalised teaching
• A dedicated room for music lessons
• A fully equipped sensory room
• Play therapist with a dedicated play therapy space
• Daily Collective Worship where the school comes together to worship and reflect
• On‑site kitchen facilities providing a choice of healthy, nutritious lunches every day
• Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.30pm; comprehensive after‑school enrichment clubs ranging from pottery and gardening to dodgeball and drama as well as a daily breakfast club

Why work for us?

• Competitive Pension Scheme. All employees can be part of either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Average Salary (LGPS) pension scheme – benefits include life cover, lower tax, survivor benefits and ill health cover. Typically, these pension schemes have an employer contribution of 25%, meaning that your entire salary package is usually 25% higher than annual salary.
• Flexible and family friendly: we are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part‑time, term‑time, home working and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

We welcome pupils and families from all backgrounds and from all faiths and none. The Tenax Schools Trust is committed to creating an inclusive environment where there is equality of opportunity to allow everyone to thrive. All applicants for a position within our schools/trust are considered against criteria which relates only to the requirements of the job.

All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are also subject to pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.