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Full Time EYFS Teacher - Maternity

St Martin's Church of England Primary School, Folkestone

  • Ref:KCC886-3149-93T
  • Posted:20/03/2026
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:24/04/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Week commencing 27th April

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Early Years Teacher Required for September 2026

A wonderful opportunity to teach early years to a class of 30 children at St Martin's CEP School has presented itself following due to staff taking maternity leave. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher to work in our outstanding early years setting and successful school with our friendly staff and amazing children. St Martin's CEP is federated with Seabrook CEP School and staff work collaboratively across both schools, which makes this a very exciting and supportive environment. 

The ideal candidate should:

be keen to learn and develop their teaching

have energy and the determination to make a difference

have good communication skills

be an excellent classroom practitioner

have high expectations

be a good role model

have commitment to raising standards and achievement

have an understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework and early child development

understand that every child is unique and be able to reflect this in their practice

be a team player, willing to share ideas with their colleagues

be supportive of our inclusive Christian Ethos

have experience of teaching in the early years or KS1

have a creative approach to teaching and understand the importance of engaging children through their own interests.

In return we can offer:

a welcoming, friendly and professional school community

a thorough induction programme and excellent professional development opportunities

children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn

committed staff, governors and parents/carers

opportunities to work across our federation

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS and satisfactory references.

We would very much like you to visit our lovely school and strongly encourage you to book an appointment and come and see the children. Please contact the school office for a tour.

Closing Date for applications:  24th  April 2026 - midday

Interviews: week commencing 27th April 2026

 

 

 

Information about the school

St Martin's Church of England Primary School is situated in a coastal setting in Folkestone. St Martin's is an outstanding half form entry school and enjoys excellent links with the local church, St Martin's, and the surrounding community. . The school has 7 classes, each with an average size of 30 children. St Martin's CEP School works closely with it's sister school Seabrook CEP School which it is federated with and is less than a mile away. The schools share an Executive Headteacher and a leadership team that work across both sites. There are excellent working relationships across the federation which enable staff, children and families to work in partnership to support the education of the children. We are a very happy school where all are valued. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all the children and staff. For further information please contact the Executive Headteacher, Mrs E Carter.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01303) 268850

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.