Nursery Teacher - EYTS or QTS

Position: Nursery Teacher

Location: Chatham, Kent

Contract type: Full time 32.5 hours

Contract term: One Year Fixed Term Contract

Salary : Unqualified Pay Scale (EYTS) or Teacher Main Pay Scale M1-M3

Kingfisher Primary School are looking to recruit a highly skilled, organised, enthusiastic and motivated nursery teacher to work at our friendly and welcoming one form entry school for January 2027 to help build and grow our nursery. We are a proud member of the Griffin Schools Trust (GST) and work as a family of schools across Medway and beyond. At Kingfisher Primary School we are passionate about raising aspirations for our pupils and offer a broad curriculum which is well supported by trips, visits, festivals and annual trust events. There will be opportunities for someone who is looking to progress into leadership as well as support for Early Careers Teachers. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the wellbeing and nurturing of our pupils, alongside passionately delivering teaching and learning. We would welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified teachers and those that would like to share their personal talents and passions.

The successful candidate will:

• be an inspirational and outstanding practitioner

• demonstrate strong subject knowledge across the Primary curriculum

• be ambitious for both themselves and our pupils

• be an integral team player who is friendly and nurturing

• be vigilant in safeguarding

• be committed to the GST vision

Please find the and brochure attached for a more detailed specification. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged to informally meet the team and our wonderful pupils. Please call the school office to arrange a visit View phone number on tes.com.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. Please complete our application form, attach your CV and send to View email address on tes.com telling us what you would bring to this position.

Please also include in your application the names, email addresses and direct phone numbers of two professional referees, making clear in what capacity they know you.

We will approach referees on receipt of your application.

Applications will be considered as they are received so that this post may be filled before the closing date.

The closing date for applications is: 24th November 2026

We look forward to meeting you and wish you luck with your application.