Reception Teacher (EYFS) - Full-time

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2027-153T
• Posted:27/04/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Sep 26
• App Close Date:15/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 25th May

Advert

Do you love designing exceptional continuous provision that sparks curiosity, creativity and independence — and make coming to school fun? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

• A diverse, values‑led primary school where compassion, friendship, resilience, respect and aspiration are at the heart of everything we do.
• We serve a richly diverse community and are committed to inclusive, high‑quality everyday teaching.
• Supportive leadership – planning days and well-being days offered to give you work life balance

The role
We are seeking a dynamic Reception teacher who will:

• Plan and deliver a high‑quality EYFS curriculum that develops communication, language, early reading, number sense, self‑regulation and independent learning through outstanding continuous provision.
• Create enabling, engaging indoor and outdoor environments that encourage exploration, sustained play and proud outcomes for all pupils.
• Make coming to school fun — build routines, activities and classroom culture that children eagerly join each day.
• Work closely with our new nursery provision and KS1 colleagues to ensure seamless transitions and coherent curriculum progression.
• Work closely with the designated Assistant Headteacher and take responsibility for deploying and line‑managing support staff with confidence and sensitivity.
• Use assessment skilfully to identify next steps and adapt provision so every child — especially disadvantaged pupils and those with EAL or SEND — makes strong progress.
• Model excellent classroom practice, contribute to whole‑school improvement priorities (reading, writing, maths fluency) and participate in planning and moderation.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with families and colleagues; be personable, approachable and maintain high expectations.
• Maintain safeguarding and pupil well‑being as non‑negotiable priorities.

Person specification — essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience of planning and delivering continuous provision and play‑led learning in Reception (preferred).
• Experience of deploying and line‑managing teaching assistants or support staff
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and evidence‑informed practice.
• A warm, personable approach and a clear commitment to making school an engaging, joyful place to learn.
• Experience or willingness to adapt practice for pupils with EAL and SEND.

What we offer

• A supportive, values‑driven leadership team and targeted professional development aligned to school priorities.
• Close collaboration with nursery and KS1 teams to design strong transitions.
• A warm, inclusive school community where pupils are proud and staff are valued

Interested applicants should apply via My New Term by clicking the link below, where you can upload a CV to auto‑populate your application form

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139822/EDV-2026-ACPS-67851 

This advertisement will close early if a suitable applicant is found before the closing date. 

Information about the school

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is an expanding 1.5 form entry school and a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We work closely with our community, especially All Saints' Church, and have a PTFA which helps organise many events. PE and music specialists provide additional curriculum enrichment. All early years classrooms have their own, purpose-built outside learning environment. Our Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager offers highly effective support to our pupils and their families.

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sue Heather
• Address:Eccleston Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6QN
• Telephone: 01622 754666
• Email: headteacher@abc.aquilatrust.co.uk

Fax: 01622 355174

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description