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Role: Early Careers Teacher
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 at Midnight
Interviews: w/c 18th May 2026
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious Early Career Teacher ready to begin your teaching journey?
Are you looking for a supportive, nurturing school where you can grow in confidence, develop your practice and truly make a difference?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
At Kents Hill Junior School, we are proud to be a friendly, happy and successful school with a strong sense of community. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to support one another and ensure every child is inspired to achieve their very best.
We believe learning should be exciting, meaningful and memorable. Our curriculum extends beyond the classroom, offering rich opportunities that spark curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated, caring and enthusiastic class teacher who is eager to learn, open to new ideas and passionate about delivering high-quality teaching.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire and motivate all learners
- Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, providing clear and purposeful feedback
- Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
- Contribute to wider school life, including enrichment opportunities and school events
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds (or is working towards) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Is committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential
- Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills
- Is reflective, resilient and eager to develop as a practitioner
- Brings energy, creativity and enthusiasm to the classroom
We Offer:
- A welcoming, dedicated and supportive team
- A comprehensive and well-structured ECT induction programme
- A dedicated mentor with regular, high-quality coaching and support
- Reduced timetable in line with ECT entitlement
- Weekly release time for professional development and training
- Opportunities to observe excellent practice across the school
- A strong commitment to ongoing professional development and career progression
- Dedicated time for PPA from home
- Time in lieu for leading extracurricular clubs
- A caring, inclusive environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised
If you would like to know more about this post or you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the Trust Recruitment Team via email at recruitment@epsilonstar.co.uk, or call on 01268 750555 to discuss further.
The Epsilon Star Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.