EYFS Teacher

We’re working with a warm and welcoming primary academy looking for a full-time EYFS Teacher to join their team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a nurturing, ambitious early years setting where children are encouraged to explore, play and grow in confidence from day one. If you believe Reception should be full of curiosity, creativity and those magical lightbulb moments, you’ll feel right at home here.

You’ll be trusted to create a stimulating, play‑based environment where communication, language, early maths and personal development are woven naturally into daily learning. The focus is simple, give every child the strongest possible start.

• Leading a Reception class with warmth, energy and high expectations

• Delivering a rich EYFS curriculum rooted in exploration and active learning

• Observing and assessing children thoughtfully, responding to individual needs

• Supporting all pupils, including those eligible for pupil premium, looked after children, pupils with SEND and high attainers

• Building strong, secure relationships with families and colleagues

• Contributing to the wider life of the school, including outdoor learning and enrichment

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised qualification

• A genuine passion for early childhood development

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and effective assessment

• A nurturing approach that helps children feel safe, valued and ready to try

• Confidence working collaboratively with parents, colleagues and external professionals

• A reflective practitioner who is keen to grow and support others

• Consistent impact aligned with the Teachers’ Standards

This vibrant and diverse primary academy serves children aged 4 to 11. The school community is proud of its inclusive ethos and celebrates the rich backgrounds of its families. Diversity isn’t a tick box here, it’s something that’s genuinely valued and reflected across the school.

Children are encouraged to be confident, compassionate and curious learners. Staff work closely with families and the wider community to create a culture where pupils feel safe, supported and inspired to aim high.

The trust behind the school is a large and inclusive multi‑academy trust across the South West, committed to excellence, collaboration and professional growth. Staff benefit from shared curriculum planning, subject networks and strong leadership support.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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