Class Teacher - EYFS - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hartley, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-2511-192T
• Posted:06/06/2025
• Pay:MPS based on experience
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:23/06/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Leigh Academy Hartley is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Class Teacher - EYFS to join our teaching team within our nursery, starting from September 2025. We are looking for a fantastic practitioner who is a creative and imaginative teacher with the ability to plan highly effective learning opportunities that meet the needs of all children in our care.

Our wonderful Roundash Nursery is an integral part of Leigh Academy Hartley. We provide a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where learning comes alive through play and fun. Our highly experienced and passionate team fosters strong relationships with children and their families, ensuring every child feels secure to explore, learn, and grow in confidence and independence.

We have an incredibly positive and enthusiastic work ethic within our academy; all staff are supported and enjoy working within our friendly and collaborative environment. We are a school that thrives on teamwork, recognises the importance of high-quality support for the teachers and offers a creative and responsive package of CPD for all staff. Our successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who has a vision to drive the academy to achieve its full potential. Ideally, the teacher will have experience in all year groups.

We are looking for:

• A passionate, enthusiastic Class Teacher eager to inspire our youngest learners and support our nursery in maintaining its high standards.
• A proactive teacher who thrives in a collaborative team environment, ready to share ideas and contribute to our continuous improvement through self-assessment.
• Someone who deeply cares for and nurtures all children, fostering high expectations for their behaviour and learning. You'll have a strong working knowledge and understanding of early years teaching, play-based learning strategies, and positive behaviour management.
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Someone who maintains an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of professional duties and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

This is a permanent opportunity which offers MPS based on experience.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.

Information about the school

Welcome to Hartley Primary Academy, where we are committed to providing outstanding education in a supportive and nurturing environment. Situated in a picturesque village setting, our two-form entry school prides itself on fostering a sense of community and belonging.

At Hartley, we believe that every child is unique and deserves the opportunity to develop and grow as a learner. We are dedicated to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or needs, have the chance to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum offer is broad, balanced and bespoke, driven through the lens of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme to foster a love of learning and empower students to take ownership of their educational journey.

We create a safe and inspiring environment where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to be the best they can be. We champion outside-the-box thinking, encourage students to take action alongside their learning, and provide enriching opportunities for them to deepen their understanding and skills. Learning is enriched and embedded through the use of our lovely outdoor environment, consisting of woodlands, a pond and grassy areas, which not only supports development but also helps our children’s sense of well-being.

As proud members of Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from collaboration and access to cutting-edge technology and resources that enhance learning and prepare students for the future. Our children are encouraged to be balanced, caring, open minded and reflective. We want them to become well rounded, confident, independent citizens who show respect for others and are able to contribute positively to the community, both locally and globally.

Our motto – ‘Happy, Positive Achievers – Creating a better world together’ underpins the values for all in the academy and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and growth.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
• Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
• Telephone: 01634 412 258
• Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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• Job Description | Teacher | Leigh Academies Trust