Vacancies
EYFS Teachers - 2 positions: Pre-School Teacher and Reception Teacher
September 2026
“Solefield is nurturing, academic and welcoming with excellent pastoral care." Parent
We are a small, successful, independent School in central Sevenoaks for children ages 3-13.
Due to growth, we seek two enthusiastic EYFS Class Teachers from September 2026: one in our Little Acorns Pre-School and one Reception Class Teacher
The successful candidates will be kind, caring and confident, with excellent communication skills and a willingness to be fully involved in the life of a busy Pre-Prep and Prep School.
This is a full time position, the hours 8am-4pm, Monday – Friday, although there is flexibility for the position to be part-time for the right candidate. This is a term time only, permanent position, from September 2026.
Pay: Solefield has its own competitive salary scale, M1-U1, ranging £34,680-£51,720 per annum, depending on teaching experience and qualifications. Benefits include lunch, refreshments and fee remission for staff children.
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 9th March, although early applications are welcome.
Job Descriptions & Person Specification: Little Acorns Pre-School Teacher and Reception Teacher
To apply: Complete our application form here and return to [email protected]. You can also contact us to arrange a visit or discussion prior to making an application. For any queries, please contact Fiona Henry: 01732 452142, email [email protected]
Solefield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This is a ‘regulated activity’ role and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please refer to the Solefield School website for our Recruitment Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
'Working at Solefield School' by Mrs Snow, Head of English
From the moment I entered the old school building on my first visit, I felt the warmth and care that is such an integral part of Solefield School. Not only was I greeted with welcoming smiles, my visit had been planned with great thought and consideration (including a sign with my name on, placed in my temporary parking space). Consequently, my impression of the school was that it is an institution that cares about people, staff and pupils alike. As is often the case with first impressions, this has proven to be true and it is the administration’s emphasis on caring for people that is the reason I have ended up being so happy to work in the school.
‘Academic Success - Small Class Sizes – Happy Children’ are used to summarise the school’s goals and ethos. Although (due to the nature of a preparatory school) academic success is one of the main areas of focus, and small class sizes enable us to achieve our goal, I think it is the part about ‘Happy Children’ that is actually paramount at the school. Whether it be through drama, sport, music or participation in one of the many clubs, each student has reason to enjoy school and form memories that will stay with them forever. The pastoral care system is exemplary and, as a result, each pupil is supported and nurtured; making the school a ‘home away from home’.
If you are looking for a job where you can purely focus on your subject and not have time taken up nurturing the students in your form, then this is not the job for you. However, if you enjoy playing a role in your students’ lives and ensuring they are supported and encouraged, then you can find nowhere better to work. The positive relationships between students and teachers is one of the many reasons I have found it such a rewarding experience to work at Solefield School. The children not only like their teachers, but respect them, and thank them at the end of each lesson. With kindness and respect being core values, there are very few behaviour issues at the school, which makes teaching a pleasure.
The emphasis on being ‘happy’ is not only applied to the students; the well-being of teachers is also given great importance. Solefield School is a supportive environment where teachers are not stressed or overloaded with lessons, chores or responsibilities. It is an environment full of self-motivated professionals who are committed to their job and are friendly and supportive to all the other colleagues. Any extra effort given is mentioned by the Headmistress in the weekly staff meeting and it is partly due to this acknowledgment, encouragement and praise that the school also has ‘Happy Teachers’.
