EYFS Teacher and Nursery Lead - Full-time

River Mill Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2112-113T
• Posted:23/03/2026
• Pay:Fringe MPS/UPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:20/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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River Mill is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated full-time EYFS teacher and Nursery Lead to start in September 2026.   We would welcome applications from Early Years Careers teachers as well as experienced teachers.

The salary will be Fringe MPS/UPS + TLR2a

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Nursery Lead will support the Head Teacher in achieving the objectives set out in the School Improvement Plan. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the post holder will share responsibility for the education and welfare of all pupils within the school.

The primary focus of the role is to continue to raise standards of teaching, learning, attainment and progress across the Early Years Foundation Stage, including Nursery provision. The EYFS and Nursery Lead will provide strategic leadership, operational management and professional guidance to all staff working within EYFS.

The role includes the responsibility for developing and monitoring the Nursery provision at River Mill, ensuring high-quality curriculum delivery, assessment and pastoral care.

The post holder will carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, having due regard to the school’s aims, policies and schemes of work.

Additional non-contact time, over and above PPA, will be provided to fulfil leadership responsibilities.

We offer many opportunities for staff to develop their career within our mutually supportive team including:

• The opportunity to work with committed teaching professionals within our school and across the Trust.
• Cross Trust CPD
• Fantastic children and families
• Amazing technology – including an immersive suite and VR headsets

We follow a creative curriculum to encourage children to become independent learners.  We are looking for energetic, innovative teachers that have the ability to provide children with lessons that they will remember for the rest of their academic life.  You must have good communication and organisational skills with the confidence to work on your own initiative.

The Trust also provides staff who have completed their probationary period with discounted gym membership at certain gyms, a well-being day of choice (conditions apply), free eye tests and up to £65 towards glasses and an assistance package which includes legal advice, counselling, financial advice, family advice and much more.

We encourage you to come and meet our leadership team at our schools so you can soak up the friendly atmosphere and get a feel for the amazing facilities you could be involved in and discuss the values and expectations of the Trust.

If you would like to see our school before applying, please call the School Office on 01322 466 975 or email Suzanne Leader at headteacher@rivermillprimaryschool.co.uk to arrange a tour.

Information about the school

River Mill is a new free school that has opened in the center of Dartford. We are part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust, which is a MAT with ten like-minded schools in Dartford, Tonbridge and Bromley. This enables us to deliver highly effective CPD opportunities and structure for professional development and career progression.

We are a friendly and welcoming school with a diverse community of learners and have high expectations for all our pupils and celebrate their many skills and talents.

Being a growth mind-set school, we have no limits on pupil or adult learning. We are committed to ensuring that all River Mill children are become motivated, enthusiastic and independent learners. We do this by creating learning experiences that are relevant, engaging and purposeful. We encourage everyone to strive to be the best that they can be.

We have a brand new school building with extensive grounds and excellent teaching resources, ICT provision, spacious classrooms, a happy and supportive staff team and happy, motivated children. Our creative STEM curriculum and curriculum drivers promote engagement and enjoyment as well as developing the skills and knowledge for life-long learning.

Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Dunstall
• Address:Central Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5JN
• Telephone: 02084624927
• Email: lisadunstall@mslt.org.uk

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