Job Description

EYFS Teacher

Lift St James the Great

Chapman Way, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6SD

United Kingdom

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.


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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.