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EARLY YEARS CLASS TEACHER
Position Type: EYFS teacher
Pay Range: Main pay scale. TLR2a considered for the right person and experience
Position Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
We are looking for a good/outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of EYFS in a school setting. You will be someone who is highly driven and motivated, has an eye for detail, and can work flexible and creatively. We are seeking an inspirational Early Years teacher who is passionate about young children's education and has high expectation for all pupils.
We are a 'Good' 2 form entry primary school with outstanding provision in the Early Years.
The successful candidate will have:
• Experience of working with children EYFS/reception aged children
• An excellent grasp of teaching phonics
• A thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, stronger foundations and childdevelopment.
• Can create a stimulating, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Uses creative and effective teaching strategies to inspire young learners.
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
• High expectations for all children and supports every learner to achieve their best.
• Is reflective, resilient and enthusiastic about professional growth.
• The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
In return we can offer:
• A great working environment with lovely, friendly children who enjoy coming to school.
• A well planned, exciting, creative curriculum.
• A great team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff and governors.
• A school that is committed to high expectations for all.
• A well-resourced school with good facilities and fantastic EYFS outside area.
• A firm commitment to you and your professional development.
• Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors.
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference.
If you have the desire and drive to ensure children achieve their best, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We strongly advise a visit to the school is made prior to application. Please contact Mrs Nicky Haslam-Davis (Headteacher) on 01375 672138 to arrange a visit or for an informal chat.
Please take care to complete the application in full as any incomplete applications will not be considered. CVs will not be considered. The closing date will be earlier if a suitable candidate is found so we recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Giffards Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of all pupils and adheres to the Safer Recruitment guidelines. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS criminal record check. This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English.
Closing date: Monday 1st December at Midday. Interview Date: ASAP after closing or earlier for the right candidate.
Information about the School
Giffards has been a primary school since 2005, with the amalgamation of the previous Infant and Junior schools. We currently have 14 classes with 405 pupils. We are a welcoming, friendly and inclusive primary academy, where we nurture and celebrate the achievements of all of our children. We have a large, experienced team of teachers and LSAs as well as specialist Music and PE staff. This has created a large school. We have invested heavily in ICT; all our classrooms have interactive screens as does our music room. We have an ICT suite with 30 computers plus interactive screen and also every child has access to their own chrome book as well as a set of headphones. All teaching staff have their own laptops which are used for planning and centralisation of information and resources.
Giffards Primary School continues to be a good school. The pupils at Giffards Primary School are walking, talking examples of the school’s values, particularly being caring and respectful. They build warm, supportive relationships with staff - Ofsted March 2022