Teacher - Early Years Foundation Stage
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 299c3ffe-a3e8-4172-9755-3e91b64f7aa9 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
West Hill PrimaryAcademy is looking for an EYFS Teacher to join our outstanding team. This is a permanent, full time role.
At West Hill every teacher is entitled to the best possible CPD. No teacher is ever left to plan alone.Reducing teacher workload and improving teacher well-being is a priority.Governance arrangements fully support the development of teachers, enabling them to concentrate on teaching and learning.A high priority is placed on developing the deeper learning of basic skills, whilst at the same time developing a broad and balanced curriculum of foundation subjects.There are excellent opportunities for future career development across our schools.
What can you expect when joining West Hill Primary Academy?
• A leadership team that challenges and supports.
• Plenty of opportunities to have a voice to influence school development.
• Hard-working Trustees and Local Governors that want the best for pupils, parents and staff.
• Wonderful children that come from all sections of the community.
• Parents that want the best for their children and will help the school achieve best outcomes.
• A great sense of teamwork. Plenty of laughter along the way.
What we expect from teachers in our schools:
• The skill to keep the child at the centre of everything they do.
• An ability to see the best in every child.
• Hard-working, loyal, professional teachers that actually want to teach!
• To work as a team and be proud of collective as well as individual achievements.
• A high standard of English and maths knowledge.
• A passion for another area of the curriculum.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Information about the school
The Galaxy Trust is now The Golden Thread Alliance. The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.
Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.
What the school offers its staff
Our staff benefits package includes:
• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
West Hill PrimaryAcademy is looking for an EYFS Teacher to join our outstanding team. This is a permanent, full time role.
At West Hill every teacher is entitled to the best possible CPD. No teacher is ever left to plan alone.Reducing teacher workload and improving teacher well-being is a priority.Governance arrangements fully support the development of teachers, enabling them to concentrate on teaching and learning.A high priority is placed on developing the deeper learning of basic skills, whilst at the same time developing a broad and balanced curriculum of foundation subjects.There are excellent opportunities for future career development across our schools.
What can you expect when joining West Hill Primary Academy?
• A leadership team that challenges and supports.
• Plenty of opportunities to have a voice to influence school development.
• Hard-working Trustees and Local Governors that want the best for pupils, parents and staff.
• Wonderful children that come from all sections of the community.
• Parents that want the best for their children and will help the school achieve best outcomes.
• A great sense of teamwork. Plenty of laughter along the way.
What we expect from teachers in our schools:
• The skill to keep the child at the centre of everything they do.
• An ability to see the best in every child.
• Hard-working, loyal, professional teachers that actually want to teach!
• To work as a team and be proud of collective as well as individual achievements.
• A high standard of English and maths knowledge.
• A passion for another area of the curriculum.
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Information about the school
The Galaxy Trust is now The Golden Thread Alliance. The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.
Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.
What the school offers its staff
Our staff benefits package includes:
• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.