Job details
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32916 - £51048 per annum
EYFS Teacher job summary
Salary: MPR / UPR + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: Negotiable start date
Inspire, Empower, and Help Little Learners Shine
We're looking for a caring and creative educator to join our early years team - someone who can spark curiosity, encourage independence, and make every child's first experiences of learning truly joyful.
In this role, you'll design and deliver an engaging EYFS framework for children aged 2-4, creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. Through purposeful play, outdoor exploration, and meaningful learning experiences, you'll help children develop confidence, communication skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
You'll work closely with families to build strong, trusting relationships that support each child's development - and with colleagues to ensure our nursery remains a warm, consistent, and inspiring place to be.
We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, empathy, and creativity to their practice, and who is committed to giving every child the very best start.
About Lift St James the Great
We are a one form primary and nursery school situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Kent, 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from the train station and within easy reach of Maidstone, Tonbridge and London. We serve our strong, supportive and welcoming local community and are committed to providing high quality teaching and learning for all of our pupils.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role has a negotiable start date This is a full time, permanent position.
Closing date: 30 November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift St James the Great
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
Lift St James the Great is a vibrant one-form entry primary school near Maidstone, Kent’s historic county town. Set in breathtaking grounds once part of the 17th-century Clare House estate, our school enjoys a truly unique learning environment — complete with a lake, mature trees, and abundant wildlife. Our location offers the best of both worlds: excellent transport links to London and close proximity to the natural beauty of the Kent countryside
We place children at the heart of everything we do. Our pupils are happy, curious, and excited to learn. Enriched by their surroundings, they explore history, geography, science and the environment beyond the classroom. Our staff are passionate, skilled, and committed to helping every child discover their full potential.
At Lift St James the Great, we believe in high expectations, creativity, and care. Our teachers deliver challenging, engaging lessons and lead with purpose. Every child is known, valued, and prepared to face the future with confidence, compassion, and resilience.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
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