Early Years teacher with EY phase lead
Bishop Chavasse Primary School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0FB6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
27 August 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR or UPS
Additional allowances
TLR for Early Years phase lead
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional Early Years expert with passion, drive and enthusiasm to lead our Early Years provision to an outstanding standard. You are someone who leads with heart, purpose and a firmly rooted belief that every child deserves the very best start in life. This is a unique opportunity for a reflective, proactive and ambitious practitioner who is ready to make a real and lasting difference. The successful candidate will be an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to step into to phase leadership, or an established phase leader with ambitions to senior leadership, able to evidence the impact you have had in your current setting. Our candidate will be committed to securing excellent outcomes for our pupils and so improving their life chances. They will have a passionate desire to make a difference, raise standards for all and close the achievement gap.
This role calls for a practitioner who:
- Is passionate about Early Years education and committed to raising standards
- Believes that the earliest years shape everything that follows
- Can lead with initiative, enthusiasm and a solution-focused mindset
- Understands the changing needs and entry levels of young children
- Can design and deliver an engaging, inclusive and ambitious curriculum
- Values oracy and early foundational skills in reading, writing and maths, independence and emotional development as key priorities
- Has an understanding of the needs of SEN learners and is able to adapt teaching and learning to a range of needs
- Builds trusting, supportive relationships with children, families and colleagues
What the school offers its staff
Bishop Chavasse Church of England Primary School is a two form entry school and a member of the Tenax Schools Trust. We opened in September 2017 and are located in South Tonbridge (postcode TN11 0FB).
Pupils moved into our new, state of the art school building in April 2019. We have:
- Spacious classrooms along two easy to navigate corridors – one for EYFS and Key Stage 1, and one for Key Stage 2; • Outdoor areas including designated play and sports areas for EYFS, KS1 and KS2: sports field, trim trails, climbing walls, outdoor classroom, prayer gardens and a richly equipped, carefully designed Forest School area; • A bright, spacious and well stocked library; • Quiet learning spaces outside the classrooms for personalised teaching; • A dedicated room for music lessons; • A fully equipped sensory room; • Play therapist with a dedicated play therapy space; • Daily Collective Worship where the school comes together to worship and reflect; • On site kitchen facilities providing a choice of healthy, nutritious lunches every day; • Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.30pm; comprising a variety of after school Enrichment clubs ranging from pottery and gardening to dodgeball and drama as well as a daily breakfast club.
Our dedicated, passionate staff, supported by parents, governors and the Tenax Schools Trust are committed to nurturing our community to achieve excellence together in an environment where everyone is wise, trustworthy and compassionate. We hope that pupils will be guided by our vision and supported in life through understanding the power of our values of wisdom, compassion and honesty as they seek to make a positive difference to the world.
Our Church of England primary school is at the heart of our local community, where staff, parents and children are flourishing through working, learning and playing together. As a Church of England school, Bishop Chavasse is linked with two local churches: St Stephen’s Church and St Peter and St Paul, and we work closely with the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education to ensure our Christian ethos is theologically rooted and permeates every avenue of our school community, teaching and learning.
The Tenax Schools Trust is a strong and growing family of seven primary schools, one secondary school, the Kent Teaching School Hub and an initial teacher training provider, Teach Kent & Sussex. Our Trust includes Church of England and community schools, who are united by a shared ambition for our pupils. We welcome pupils and families from all backgrounds and from all faiths and none
Why work for us? · Competitive Pension Scheme. All employees can be part of the either the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or a Local Government Average Salary (LGPS) pension scheme - benefits include life cover, lower tax, survivor benefits, and ill health cover. Typically, these pension schemes have an employer contribution of 25%, meaning that your entire salary package is usually 25% higher than annual salary.
- Flexible and family friendly: we are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
- Professional Development: access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
The Tenax Schools Trust and its schools want to ensure that we recruit the best talent to achieve our vision of achieving excellence together and providing a transformative education for every child. As a vision and values-led organisation we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where there is equality of opportunity to allow everyone to thrive. So, whatever your background, if you think you meet the essential criteria for one of our roles, we would love to hear from you. Fairness in how we recruit and select our employees plays a significant part in creating an equitable environment. Our aim is that every applicant for a position within our schools/trust is considered against criteria which relates only to the requirements of the job. To that end, we are committed to providing equality and fairness for all.
In summary, please apply if you meet the job specification, regardless of any other factor. Where possible, we seek to facilitate flexible working opportunities. We want to support you to submit the best application you can. If you require a reasonable adjustment made to the application process, please contact us. We wish all potential applicants to be able to participate fully and with equal access to the selection process.
Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Tenax Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and all applicants are expected to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
More information on our recruitment checks can be found in the candidate pack for this post.
https://www.bishopchavasseschool.org.uk/safeguarding/
Applying for the job
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About Bishop Chavasse Primary School
- School type
- Free Schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 362 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bishop Chavasse Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01732676040
Bishop Chavasse Church of England Primary School is a two form entry free school academy and a member of the Tenax Schools Trust. We opened in September 2017 and now occupy a brand new, purpose built school, located in and mainly serving South Tonbridge (postcode area TN11).
Our school provides high quality education currently for Year R to Year 5 and we will reach capacity in September 2023.
Following our full, section 5 Ofsted inspection on 5th and 6th July 2022 we are very pleased that Bishop Chavasse Primary School has been judged as a 'Good' school, providing 'Outstanding' provision for our early years children. Our children’s aspirational journey through the school was noted with ‘high expectations reflected in all phases of the school’.
Pupils moved into our brand new, state of the art school building in April 2019 which offers our pupils access to a stunning, well stocked library, a STEAM room, well-equipped music room, additional learning spaces and colourful, well equipped break-out spaces including play therapy and sensory room. Our outdoor spaces include designated play and sports areas for Year R, KS1 and KS2. These include sports field, Multi-Use Games area (MUGA), trim trails, climbing equipment, outdoor classroom, play barn and playground games - all ideal for outdoor learning and play. In addition, we have a newly-established Forest School area.
All pupils, regardless of background, are offered a full and enriching curriculum from the start which enables them to master the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their full educational and personal potential. It is our passion to develop the whole child in a safe, inclusive, Christian environment.
Our Church of England primary school is at the heart of our local community, where staff, parents and children are flourishing through working, learning and playing together. As a Church of England school, Bishop Chavasse is linked with St Stephen’s Church and other local churches in Tonbridge and we have access to the excellent support provided by the Rochester Diocesan Board of Education.
Tenax Schools Trust is a dynamic and enterprising organisation which is underpinned by a strong Christian character and ethos and is a formidable local driver of school improvement. Our Trust delivers high standards through a strong belief in an approach that insists that all children and young people can excel irrespective of their starting points. The Trust leads the Kent Teaching School Hub which delivers the Early Career Framework, as well as the NPQ suite of qualifications. Teach Kent and Sussex, is our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ initial teacher training centre, operating from Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. This wider work by the Trust provides a wealth of potential CPD opportunities.
Arranging a visit to Bishop Chavasse Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@bishopchavasseschool.org.uk.
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