EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher

Northumberland Heath Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1 to MPS6

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher job summary

Are you ready to make a real difference in children's lives and be part of a supportive, ambitious school community? Northumberland Heath Primary School is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated EYFS/KS1 Teacher to join our friendly and hardworking team.

At Northumberland Heath Primary School, we are proud of our inclusive and diverse community. We celebrate the unique strengths and backgrounds of our pupils, families and staff, and are committed to ensuring that every member of our school community is valued, respected and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

As an EYFS/KS1 Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping children's earliest experiences of education and helping them develop the skills, confidence and curiosity they need to succeed. You will create a nurturing and engaging learning environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Every day brings opportunities to spark imagination, develop independence and celebrate those important milestones as children grow academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for a teacher who:

Is passionate about early years and primary education and understands the importance of giving children the very best start to their learning journey
Creates an engaging, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where all children can thrive
Delivers high-quality teaching through a balance of play, exploration and purposeful learning experiences
Has high expectations and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential
Understands the importance of supporting children's academic, social and emotional development
Works collaboratively as part of a team and contributes positively to the wider life of the school
Is committed to their own professional development and continuous improvement

In return, we can offer enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils, a welcoming and supportive staff team, a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, and opportunities for professional growth and development within a forward-thinking school.

For more information about Northumberland Heath Primary School, please visit our website Northumberland Heath Primary School

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found; therefore, early application is encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Northumberland Heath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 473 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northumberland Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northumberland-heath-primary-school

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