Reception Teacher

All Saints Church of England Primary School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JY

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Autumn 2026

• Closing date

  4 August 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Salary dependent on experience - MPS

Reception Teacher job summary

Be part of something special!

At All Saints Church of England Primary School, every child matters. We believe every child deserves the very best start to their education, and we are looking for an inspirational Reception Teacher who shares our passion for helping children belong, be safe and flourish.

As part of Medway Anglican Schools Trust (MAST), you will join a collaborative family of schools where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow professionally. Together, we are committed to a vision of “One Child, One Chance”—ensuring every child receives the opportunities, care and education they deserve.

At MAST, our values are simple: Belong. Be Safe. Flourish.

Together, we are creating schools where children thrive, staff are empowered, and every individual is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and creative teacher who understands the importance of the Early Years Foundation Stage and can provide an engaging, nurturing environment where children develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, if you are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child development.
• Has high expectations and believes every child can succeed.
• Creates stimulating, purposeful and inclusive learning experiences.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to continually developing their practice.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to the wider life of the school.
• Shares the values and vision of Medway Anglican Schools Trust.

In return, we offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and make you smile every day.
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive team who genuinely care about one another.
• A strong commitment to professional development, coaching and career progression across our Trust.
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across our family of schools.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and their families.

Come and see us!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. We would be delighted to show you what makes All Saints Church of England Primary School such a special place to work. If you would like to arrange one, please call the school office on 01634 338922.

Safeguarding

Medway Anglican Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and all other relevant pre-employment checks.

How to Apply

Please apply via MyNewTerm (CVs will not be accepted)

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

If you would like a snapshot view of what you can expect at All Saints Church of England Primary School, please look at our school website All Saints Church of England Primary School - Home

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal record check which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. It is also subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, identify and proof of right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to research applicants on social media platforms and the internet, and the Board of Governors may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

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 All Saints Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: All Saints Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/all-saints-church-of-england-primary-school-me4-5jy

All Saints Church of England Primary School is a very successful School located at the heart of the diverse community of Chatham, Kent. The main school has 315 children on roll from Reception to Year 6 and the nursery has a capacity for 60 more.
The last Ofsted inspection graded the school “good” with outstanding features and our last Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) concurred by grading the school as ‘good’ as well.
Together with three other local Church Schools, we formed Medway Anglican Schools Trust.

We are a Teachfirst Flagship school and pride ourselves on supporting teachers who are early in their careers.
For all teaching vacancies we offer; newly qualified teachers and established job share partners are always welcome to apply

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