Pre-School Teacher - Part-time

Long Mead Community Primary School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2662-105T
• Posted:27/11/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:14/12/2025 at 18:00
• Interviews:Week of 15th December 2025

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Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early years of education? Do you have the skills and dedication to help every child reach their full potential and create a nurturing and stimulating environment? Then, look no further than Bright Stars Pre-School in Tonbridge, Kent

Due to expansion, Bright Stars Pre-school, part of Long Mead Community Primary School in Tonbridge, is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Pre-School Teacher to join our friendly team. We believe that education should transform lives, starting with our youngest children to inspire them to be the best possible version of themselves, giving them aspirations for the future. If you want to be part of something extraordinary, join us.

We are looking for a dedicated team player to lead our pre-school provision, working closely with the EYFS team and SENCO. Are you a creative teacher with the skills, knowledge and ability to inspire and develop our lovely children? If so, the Governors and Headteacher at Long Mead would love meet you and show you around our wonderful school. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs.

This is a main pay scale, part-time post on a fixed term contract, initially for a year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, advising parents and carers regularly.
• Create a warm, safe, and inclusive environment that supports all children’s development.
• Develop and implement targeted support plans for children needing additional guidance.
• Support children with routines, independence skills, and self-care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow all safeguarding and health & safety procedures

We are looking for someone who:

• Has QTS and has experience teaching young children, ideally in a pre-school or nursery setting
• Is calm, patient, and nurturing, with a passion for early years education
• Understands the importance of play-based learning and child development
• Has experience supporting children with SEND – desirable

What we can offer you:

We can offer you:

• a welcoming and friendly school
• the opportunity to work in a motivated team who are committed to making a difference
• ongoing professional development including ECT mentoring
• opportunity to develop your subject leadership
• laughter and good team spirit

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to visit Bright Stars at Long Mead to get a feel of our school community in person - please arrange this via the school office on 01732 350601 or email office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk. Alternatively, you may like to chat on the phone or on a Teams call to discuss the position further – please contact us, we are happy to help.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a check from the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

An online check will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please also note we will be completing an online search of your name as part of safer recruitment checks, this will include Google and social media sites.

Information about the school

Long Mead Community Primary School is situated in Tonbridge. Its attractive site has a large playing field and playgrounds and is surrounded by woodlands yet close to the town. Forest School Studies are offered on site as part of our curriculum using our wonderful grounds and our own trained member of staff.

We have one of the few integral nursery schools in Kent enabling all children to benefit by being part of the school community from the age of two. Our classrooms are large and airy and we have a dedicated art room, music room, science lab and well stocked library, as well as several breakout spaces for small group work. The school is very proud of its attitude to sports and being physically active. We start each day with the daily mile and actively engages in many tournaments and festivals.

We are a happy, caring and supportive school with high standards. We are committed and passionate in changing life opportunities for our children through an exciting and enriched curriculum. Through our values of respect, responsibility, resilience, kindness, teamwork and excellence, Long Mead promotes, in partnership with all parents, an environment where every child is able to fulfil their potential.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Follows
• Address:Long Mead Community Primary School, Waveney Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JU
• Telephone: (01732) 350601
• Email: office@long-mead.kent.sch.uk

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