EYFS Class Teacher

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job title:

EYFS Class Teacher (fixed term)

Job purpose:

To engage and inspire our pupils to achieve their full potential across the expected curriculum for children in Reception (age 4-5).

Reporting to:

Head of Pre-Prep

Hours:

40 hours per week. This role is all year round. Some flexibility required to cover meetings or events which may be held before or after school

Required:

September 2026 - August 2027 (one-year fixed term)

Salary:

Competitive salary scale, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits:

Generous pension scheme via Aviva (APTIS) with a 18.65% employer contribution. Free lunch on site during term time. Annual flu jabs, online EAP service and counselling. Discounts in local shops, restaurants, and businesses. Training and development support.

Teaching and learning

Leading and inspiring pupils with a passion for learning, with the highest standards and expectations.

Delivering excellent teaching across nursery years and the early years curriculum following agreed guidelines, syllabuses and Schemes of Work.

Creating a cheerful, well-organised and stimulating classroom climate that will motivate pupils to learn, think independently, empathise with others, and perform to the best of their abilities.

Understanding the academic, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of pupils in the class and planning appropriate tasks to maintain a close match between the work offered and those needs.

Supporting pupils in their learning, making each feel included, secure and valued, and ensuring they have every opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Preparing thoroughly for lessons and setting homework regularly in line with school expectations.

Utilising a wide range of digital and physical resources to enhance learning, as well as planning engaging visits, speakers and trips.

Creating informative and well-presented classroom displays and noticeboards, celebrating pupil successes.

Marking pupil work regularly and in line with the marking policy and the Schemes of Work to ensure that pupils receive constructive feedback.

Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils, employing effective intervention strategies when required to extend pupil achievement.

Producing on request detailed reports on the progress/achievement of any pupil taught.

Attending all meetings relevant to the role and responsibilities, and attending all parents’ evenings for groups taught, as well as other events as directed.

Communicating effectively with parents and pupils, maintaining high standards and expectations.

Promoting pupil achievements, career opportunities and experiences, providing relevant material for the school website and newsletter.