Nursery Teacher

Hilltop Primary School, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4QN

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale.

Nursery Teacher job summary

Hilltop Primary School is seeking a warm, enthusiastic and skilled Nursery Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a welcoming school that values child-centred learning, strong relationships and high aspirations for every pupil.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the EYFS, a commitment to play-based and inclusive practice, and the ability to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy and motivated to learn. You will work closely with colleagues and families to support pupils’ early development, curiosity and independence.

We offer a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development, and a positive school community where staff wellbeing is valued.

If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a lasting difference at the very start of a child’s learning journey, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following tool to check the suitability of your qualifications prior to application:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-an-early-years-qualification

In return, we will offer you:

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• two-week half term in October
• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Hilltop Primary School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Zoe Mayston on 01634 710312 or via email zmayston@hilltopprimary.co.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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 Hilltop Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 456 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hilltop Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hilltop-primary-academy

Hilltop is an oversubscribed two form entry school which has the benefit of a large playing field and a heated indoor swimming pool. The Academy is part of the Skills for Life Trust where there are two Secondary Schools, three Primary Schools and an independent nursery.

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