Jobs in Elmley

Early Years Teacher - Chatham

Full-Time - MPS-UPS - September 2026 start - Temp-to-perm

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for an Early Years Teacher for a full-time role in September in the Chatham area. This role is on a temp-to-perm basis and would be a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher who wants to work in a values led school that puts the children's needs at the forefront of everything they do.

The school's ethos is heavily emphasised by inclusion and nurturing. The school celebrates its diverse community among its learners and plays a big part in the local community.

I am looking to speak to both ECTs and experienced teachers alike, as shortlisting and interviews are happening this term, ready for a September start.

The Role

Planning and delivering the Early years Curriculum.
Responsibility for ensuring your cohort is supported and challenged appropriately with the work set.
Managing behaviour within the classroom effectively
Liaising with Parents/Guardians on the progress and/or potential development areas of studentsRequirements

Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) in the UK
Experience as an Early Years Teacher would be highly desirable but not essential.
If noy EYFS experience, experience within KS1 and with an interest in Early Years.
Hold an enhanced DBS (DBS on the update service is highly desirable)
Have right to work in the UK
Must have right to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment

We offer highly competitive and fair rates of pay, paying to scale for all long-term/perm responsibilities.
A specialised, highly experienced, and dedicated Consultant to be your main point of contact.
An independent and experienced Compliance team to ensure you can continue working.
Tradewind works with the National College and can offer over 2500 accredited courses that you would have access to, so you will be able to complete CPD at your own convenience.

For more information on the schools we are working with specifically, please apply to this advert and will respond to you within 24 hours, or contact or call us on (phone number removed)