Class Teacher Eyfs/Ks1 (Part Time 0.6Fte - Maternity Cover) - Maternity

Skinners' Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F32-42-T
• Posted:22/04/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:07/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 11 May 2026

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CLASSROOM TEACHER FOR EYFS or KS1 (PART TIME 0.6FTE) - MATERNITY COVER

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Classroom Teacher to join our team for a maternity cover position in EYFS or Key Stage 1. The successful candidate will create a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment, delivering high-quality teaching that supports every child’s development and curiosity. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner who is enthusiastic about early learning and eager to make a positive impact within a supportive school community.

Post: Class Teacher for EYFS or KS1 (0.6FTE -3 days per week – Mat Cover) days can be arranged depending on the candidate

Salary: Main Pay Scale (Dependent on experience)

Responsible to: Headteacher SKPS

Responsible for: Teaching and learning, planning and preparation of lessons, assessment and data input and a whole school subject leadership area (subject to experience)

Working Pattern: Refer to School teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

Key Relationships: Leadership Group; Classroom Teachers; Teaching Assistants: Associate Staff; Parents/Carers

Purpose of the Job:

Have a regard to the curriculum for the school, with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and

aptitudes of the pupils:

• Planning and preparing lessons
• Teaching, according to their educational needs, the assigned pupils, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupil in school and elsewhere
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils

Key duties and responsibilities:

• To implement National Curriculum, policies and strategic plans.
• To liaise with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher to ensure the effective delivery of the curriculum.
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the EYFS or KS1 curriculum through a collaborative approach.
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems.
• To provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
• To promote the health and safety, general progress and well-being of the individuals within assigned classes.
• To communicate and consult with the parents of pupils.
• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings.

• To encourage the team spirit in SKPS.
• To contribute to the subject leadership and extra-curricular activities programme of the school.
• To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the SKPS and the wider community.
• To work with Specialist Teachers and Leadership Team from the Multi Academy Trust.
• To meet all requirements as appropriate of the Teachers’ Standards (attached as Appendices to this document).

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

Information about the trust

The Skinners’ Academies Trust is a collaborative Trust of six diverse and high-performing schools in Kent and London. Together we educate a total of 4,500 students across primary and secondary phases and both comprehensive and selective schools.

​Across all our schools, we put students at the centre of all that we do and have a commitment to obtaining the best outcomes possible for each one. We have high aspirations for the quality of education we can offer every one of our students, and the inclusive, supportive culture we can build for them.

​Many of our schools are in areas with historically poor educational opportunities and we are excited about how we can transform this by working more closely together. Our new Trust builds on our shared values and history, and preserves the autonomy and traditions of our schools, while enabling and promoting deeper practical collaboration to the benefit of all our young people.

The Skinners' Academies Trust comprises:

• The Skinners' School
• Skinners' Academy (London)
• The Skinners' Kent Academy
• Skinners' Kent Primary School
• Skinners' Temple Grove
• The Marsh Academy

Job Contact Information

• Name:Gemma Wyatt
• Address:The Skinners' Kent Primary School,
  The Avenue,
  Tunbridge Wells,
  Kent,
  TN2 3GS
• Telephone: 01892 553060
• Email: info@skps.org.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher job pack