Early Years Teacher

Early Years / Reception Teacher – A Perfect Start for ECTs!
Location: Gillingham
Full Time

Are you an enthusiastic ECT or a qualified teacher looking to kickstart or grow your teaching journey in Early Years? Do you have a passion for helping young minds thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment? If so – we’d love to hear from you!

We're on the lookout for a nurturing, creative, and motivated Early Years / Reception Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Gillingham. Whether you're freshly qualified or building your experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, gain confidence, and make a lasting impact.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent (ECTs warmly welcomed!)
• Experience in a primary setting – Early Years experience is a huge plus!
• Solid understanding of the EYFS framework
• A passion for playful, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences
• Confidence in classroom management
• Commitment to creating a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment
• Ability to plan lessons that cater to a range of learning needs

Bonus Skills:

• Quick-thinking and adaptable in a fast-paced setting
• A great team player who supports colleagues in the classroom
• Able to share tasks and responsibilities effectively
• Comfortable communicating with pupils, staff, and parents alike

Why This Role is Perfect for ECTs:

• Supportive school environment
• Opportunities to learn from experienced educators
• Valuable hands-on classroom experience
• A chance to grow your confidence in planning, teaching, and classroom management
• Potential for a permanent role in the future

All applicants must have the relevant qualifications and training. See the FAQ section on the Teaching Personnel website for more info.
Please note, this is a temporary position, but permanent opportunities may become available.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate vetting procedures.
Free safeguarding and Prevent training is available to all registered candidates.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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