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Job Ref No. ECC3308-44 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main Pay Scale
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 02/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Friday 9th October 2026  

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Do you love being outdoors?
Do you thrive on creativity, play and curiosity-led learning?
Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape a brand-new EYFS provision?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking to appoint anenthusiastic, energetic and passionate EYFS teacherto join our growing school on afixed-term maternity cover contract. This exciting post is availablefull time or part time, depending on the right candidate.

This is a unique opportunity to work with anewly established EYFS class of 15 children, where outdoor learning is at the heart of everything we do. Our ethos is simple:there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. We believe that children learn best through rich play experiences, hands-on discovery and opportunities to explore the world around them.

We are developing abrand-new and exciting EYFS curriculumthat embraces play, curiosity and child-led learning, while ensuring that all pupils build strong foundations for the wider primary curriculum.

Our children are kind, enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn, and we are committed to ensuring that every pupil achieves excellence. We are agood schoolwith an ambitious Leadership Team and a clear vision to provide the very best education for all of our pupils.

We can offer:

  • a caring, friendly and nurturing culture
  • a newly established EYFS class of 15 children
  • a strong outdoor learning ethos
  • a curriculum built around play, curiosity and exploration
  • pupils who are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn
  • dedicated staff who enjoy working collaboratively as a team
  • a committed and supportive Governing Body
  • high-quality phonics professional development throughRead Write Inc.training

We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual who:

  • loves working outdoors and embracing outdoor learning
  • enjoys teaching without relying on an interactive whiteboard
  • can think creatively to inspire and motivate young children
  • has an excellent understanding of the EYFS curriculum and how this feeds into the wider primary curriculum
  • has high expectations of themselves and others
  • works cooperatively and effectively as part of a team
  • has a sound knowledge of safeguarding and their associated responsibilities

We warmly welcome visits. Please contact the school on07872 693 000to make an appointment. You can also visit our website or emailadmin@st-john.essex.sch.uk.

Information about the School

St John the Baptist CE VA Primary school is a small village school in a beautiful rural position. Our smallness is our distinct advantage. We pride ourselves on knowing all our children and their families, and value their individual strengths. As a Christian school we live our Vision in all we do and you will see this from the moment you walk through the door. Our children are always praised by visitors for the warmth of their welcome and impeccable behaviour.

Ofsted 2023 “Pupils are kind and tolerant. They treat adults and each other with respect”. “Pupils are happy and proud to attend St John the Baptist. They enjoy learning.”

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Miss Teresa Gage
The Street
Pebmarsh, Halstead
Essex, CO9 2NH
Telephone: 01787 269300
Email: admin@st-john.essex.sch.uk

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