EYFS / Ks1 Teacher - Full-time

Vale View Community Primary School and Nursery, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2531-186T
• Posted:09/06/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPR
• Start Date:Sept 2026
• App Close Date:26/06/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:03/07/2026

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If you are looking for a position where you can really make a difference in a forward thinking and inclusive trust, and if you want to be part of a happy, friendly and enthusiastic team, then Vale View is the place for you!

We wish to appoint an excellent EYFS / KS1 Class Teacher.  We are looking for a creative, aspirational and dynamic teacher, who has the passion and drive to ensure that the children in our school receive the very best education through an exciting, stimulating and vibrant curriculum and environment, coupled with a determination to improve outcomes, opportunities and enjoyment for children, enabling us all to achieve together.

The successful applicant will be committed to work with the pupils, the wider school community and our staff team to ensure all children can be the best they can be.

The ideal candidate should:

• Share the school and trust values and the values of the school, and be prepared to put the children at the heart of everything
• Have good communication skills, high expectations and be a skilful and adventurous classroom practitioner
• Be self-reflective, keen to continually learn and develop their teaching
• Have energy and the determination to make a difference
• Demonstrate responsibility for raising standards and achievement within their class, and demonstrate an excellent understanding of how pupils learn
• Have a good sense of humour

In return, we can offer: 

• A friendly, dedicated and supportive team of staff who thrive on challenge and having fun; who work closely together to improve the quality of achievement and enjoyment for all pupils 
• A thorough induction programme and good professional development opportunities 
• Cross school working in planning and subject leadership to provide support and help to reduce workload
• A dedicated well-being team who work together to ensure that well-being of all is actively promoted
• Happy and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

We welcome informal visits prior to application.  Please contact us if you would like to arrange this.  

Applications accepted through Kent Teach only - please ensure that your supporting statement reflects the requirements of this post and state any subjects of interest.  

Information about the school

The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance, and we are rigorous in our recruitment procedures. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and references will be pursued. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will conduct an online search of all shortlisted applicants. The purpose of this search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE 2025.

Please note, it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lisa Sprigmore (Headteacher)
• Address:Vale View Road, Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9NP
• Telephone: (01304) 202821
• Email: sbm@vale-view.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 202821

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification
• WDAT Child Protection Policy
• WDAT Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
• WDAT Ex Offenders Policy