Job Description

Drapers Mills Primary Academy, Margate, Kent


Education - teaching


Term time


Fixed Term Contract

(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational

EYFS Leader

who can create a vibrant learning environment that promotes learning and enables children to reach their full potential.

Are you passionate about providing a high quality provision for children starting their education journey?

The successful EYFS Leader will lead our early years' team to strengthen the quality of provision in this important year group. You will have responsibility for developing teaching and learning across the curriculum and have an understanding of the impact an outstanding foundation setting has on the progress of learning across the whole school.

We are looking for an excellent practitioner who inspires and motivates staff and children alike. Having possession of high quality teaching and learning strategies, you will have the ability to nurture strong and open relationships with staff, children and families to raise aspiration and improve achievement. As our EYFS Leaderyou will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.

(Fixed term contract until 21/07/2026)

The ideal EYFS Leader will be someone who is:

Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge on the EYFS framework Passionate about Early Years and teaching young children Open-minded, dynamic and able to drive values and ethos for a purposeful and child-led curriculum Able to inspire staff through your positivity and commitment to further build on the success of Early Years' team A reflective leader, with a caring and supportive approach A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children, parents and colleagues Understands the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting Committed to raise the achievement of all children of all abilities Able to develop and maintain an imaginative and inclusive learning environment Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team Committed to the wider life of the trust

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as our EYFS Leader we can offer you:

Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team A comprehensive induction programme Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons Cycle to work scheme TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts Free eye tests Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Drapers Mills Primary Academy

Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find out more visit our school website.

To discover what makes Drapers Mills so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 223989 or email

office@dmpa-tkat.org

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the

#oneTKATfamily

, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration;

'achieving more together'

, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.