Classroom Teacher (0.4) - Job Share

Valley Invicta Academies Trust

• Ref:KCC-F38-61-T
• Posted:16/07/2025
• Pay:VIAT Main Pay Range
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:02/09/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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EYFS Classroom Teacher - Part Time

Temporary to Permanent EYFS Teacher 0.4 (2 days a week)

This post is being offered as a temporary job share arrangement, initially for two terms, to support a flexible working request. The role is offered on a temporary basis in the first instance, with a view to becoming permanent if the arrangement proves successful and meets the needs of the school."

Pay: MPS

Start date: as soon as recruitment process has been completed.

Closing date: 2^nd September 2025

Interviews: 11^th September 2025 (TBC)

 We are looking for a candidate who has:

• an extensive knowledge of the Early years Framework.
• a nurturing attitude and ability to work within a close and supportive team.
• an inclusive nature and an ability to adapt learning for a wide range of abilities.
• a passion for phonics and the teaching of early reading.
• a love of creative and outdoor learning.
• a 'can do' attitude and sense of humour.

We are offering:

• A fantastic opportunity to join a caring school team who all believe in the importance of EYFS in developing life chances for all children.
• The opportunity for high quality CPD both within the school and across the Valley Invicta Academy trust.
• Fabulous resources and a well organised and rich curriculum.
• A focus on the well-being of staff and support for one another through a coaching culture                   

Come and join our dedicated team of professionals who are always willing to support new staff in the best interests of our children.

For more information about this position, please see the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be sent to headteacher@eastborough.viat.org.uk  Please quote the reference number shown above for this post.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint to this post at any time.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.  As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Information about the trust

Valley Invicta Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, based in Maidstone, Kent. The Trust is a family of primary and secondary schools which work in partnership to provide nothing less than outstanding education for all our young people. Presently the Trust is responsible for five primary schools and four secondary schools:

VIAT Primary Schools

Valley Invicta Primary School at Aylesford, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, Valley Invicta Primary School at Kings Hill, Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase and Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough.

VIAT Secondary Schools

Invicta Grammar School, Valley Park School, The Lenham School and the School of Science and Technology Maidstone. Invicta Grammar School and Valley Park School.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Human Resources - VIAT Business Centre
• Address:Huntsman Lane,
  Maidstone,
  Kent,
  ME14 5DS
• Telephone: 03033030000 Option 5
• Email: recruitment@viat.org.uk

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Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Job description/Job specification