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Early Years Teacher Mainscale or UPS - ECT also encouraged to apply

Permanent Position - September Start

Due to the relocation of one of our amazing teachers, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful school. Highwoods Community Primary School is highly sought after by families. We are proud of our glowing Ofsted report and most importantly, our incredible pupils. We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school, ambitious for every child to become the very best version of themselves.

What others say about our school:
"Inclusion across the school feels truly exceptional and authentic" (Advisor Visit, 2025)

"The school's very high expectations of behaviour are shown through pupils' positive actions in lessons and around the school. Pupils behave exceptionally well, attend regularly and have excellent attitudes to learning" (Ofsted)

"An ambitious, intelligently designed curriculum is securely in place. It starts from the moment children enter Reception. Children in the early years access engaging and purposeful learning that skilfully prepares them for Year 1. Pupils become confident learners with wide ranging knowledge and skills" (Ofsted)

"Pupils love being part of Highwoods Community Primary School. The school is a warm, welcoming and inclusive community. Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school to learn" (Ofsted)

"Staff are positive that leaders do all they can to help them balance work, training and family life" (Ofsted)

Staff wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Supporting our teachers and staff to thrive, enjoy their work and continue to develop is vital to us at Highwoods. Our strong staff retention reflects this, along with wellbeing surveys that place us in the top 10% of organisations for job satisfaction.

Because of the short notice period, we are able to offer flexibility in this role. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience and we are happy to shape the role around your strengths, capacity and ambitions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years teacher to join our dedicated team. In our Early Years setting, children are supported to get the very best start to their education.
We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for working with younger pupils
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• Can adapt provision to meet the varying needs of all children
• Works well as part of a team, especially alongside support staff
• Has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils
• Understands the importance of routines, boundaries and strong relationships
• Builds positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers

For the right candidate, if appropriate for them, there may be opportunities for leadership responsibility. This could include leading Early Years, joining the leadership team, or taking on additional responsibilities such as leading Pupil Premium.

If you are looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking school where both pupils and staff flourish, we would love to hear from you.

Visits are warmly welcomed- come and be part of something special at Highwoods Primary.