Classteacher Maternity Cover Reception - Maternity

Kings Hill School, Kings Hill

• Ref:KCC886-2680-244T
• Posted:24/02/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:10/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:13th March 2026

Advert

Are you passionate about Early Years education?  It is rare for Kings Hill to be in a position to recruit.  Although this a maternity cover position, for the Summer and Autumn term, it is a great opportunity to becaome part of a great school and work alongside an experienced, dedicated and motivated team.  

Kings Hill School is a unique and vibrant school set in the heart of the Kings Hill community. We are a popular and hardworking school with an inclusive, caring and stimulating learning environment where children enjoy learning.

The school has a strong ethos based on core values of responsibility, resilience, cooperation, courage, kindness and respect. The school has been recognised by a number of national quality marks including the Inclusion Mark, SMSC Gold, Outdoor learning and Values Based Education.

We have fantastic facilities including a newly built Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), trim trail and running track.

We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Early Years  teacher who is committed to working as part of a team and achieving high standards across the curriculum.

This is a full-time maternity position for two terms - Summer and Autumn. Post start date Monday 20th April. 

The post will be for Reception. 

The successful candidate will

• Be an excellent Early Years practitioner
• Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team

We can offer you:-

• A vibrant school with high standards and expectations
• A happy caring school where you will be supported and valued with continued professional development opportunities
• Children who are happy, responsive and eager to learn

 For further information about the school please visit the school website: www.kingshillschool.org.uk

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required to take up the post.

Information about the school

Graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.

'This is an exceptional school and nursery where pupils are truly ‘inspired to believe, inspired to achieve’, fulfilling the school’s aspirational vision. Staff have a relentless ambition for all, from early years to Year 6.'

'Expectations are consistently high and impressively met, with pupils achieving exceptionally well.'

(Ofsted 2024)

We are a very popular primary school in the heart of the Kings Hill community with 420 pupils and 60 children on roll in our Nursery.

The values of the school (Respect, Kindness, Cooperation, Courage, Resilience and Responsibility) are well embedded by children and staff. All staff are role models and staff value and respect each other.

Our school is set in 5 acres of fantastic grounds and our forward thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for all.

We have playing fields, wildlife and woodland areas, polytunnel, amphitheatre, netball court, football pitches, MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), all weather running track, impressive ICT suite, library, specialist music and art classroom, cookery room and a large indoor hall as well as a large adventure playground with a wide range of apparatus including a climbing wall.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Mrs L. Bondzie-Mensah, School Business Manager, via the school office for an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to complete a confidential self-disclosure. We reserve the right to close this application window early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Harris
• Address:Crispin Way, Kings Hill, Kent, ME19 4LS
• Telephone: 01732842739
• Email: office@kings-hill.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Person Specification
• Class Teacher Job Description