Reception Teacher/ Early Years Lead - Full-time

Tymberwood Academy, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2029-290T
• Posted:11/06/2025
• Pay:Teachers' MPS M3 - M6 (possibility of TLR)
• Start Date:1st September 2025
• App Close Date:20/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher to join our EYFS dedicated and enthusiastic team. This role will include being the Early Years Lead plus Reception Class Teacher. This role is central to the success of Tymberwood Academy and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to the pupils.    

Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant.  You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do.  The Early Year Lead will oversee our Nursery and Reception Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and management of the school's Early Years curriculum
• Delivering high-quality teaching and effective use of resources
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the provision in EYFS in close collaboration with the leadership team 
• Organising and managing teaching and learning in EYFS 
• The development and monitoring of the curriculum provision
• Supporting the Headteacher in the monitoring of the quality of teaching and children's achievements, including the analysis of EYFS data

Therefore, we welcome applications from experienced teachers.

We rightly pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Tymberwood Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential.  There is no doubt that Tymberwood Academy is an exciting place to be – for children, staff, parents and the local community! 

You will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be.  where every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve with a Growth Mindset approach.  We do not ‘label’ children or group them by perceived ‘ability’; we will instead give all children equal opportunities to challenge themselves through the range of tasks and activities presented to them – empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.   

 Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you! 

What we’re looking for:

• A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence 
• Excellent inter-personal skills 
• Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher 
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour 
• Good organisational skills 
• Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Information about the school

Tymberwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate will be subject to the relevant recruitment checks including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Tymberwood Academy reserve the right to early closure should the right applicant be found.

Tymberwood Academy is an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school as reported in March 2022, please do view our report.

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182216

Tymberwood is a wonderfully vibrant and welcoming place where pupils learn and flourish. Pupils are rightly proud to belong to this harmonious community. Everyone looks out for each other. Pupils embody the school’s values of ‘equality, respect, kindness, responsibility and honesty’. OFSTED, March 2022

We are a mainstream primary academy (REAch2) with a Physical Disability Specialist Resource Provision - this means have pupils who are physically disabled that are taught within mainstream classes. Not only are we able to enhance their learning, but they support the inclusive and empathetic atmosphere we have built at Tymberwood.

We joined the REAch2 Academy Trust in February 2014 and enjoy being a part of a supportive and collaborative trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carol Kerr
• Address:Tymberwood Academy, Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN
• Telephone: 01474 361193
• Email: Carol.Kerr@tymberwoodacademy.org.uk

Fax: 01474 338660

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Essentials
• EYFS Phase Lead JD & PS