EYFS Teacher

• Phoenix St Peter Academy
• Address: Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0NE
• Salary: MPR (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum)
• Hours: Part time, 32.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5165

Phoenix St Peter Academy are seeking an inspirational, ambitious and talented EYFS Teacher with EYFS Lead responsibilities to join our dedicated team.

Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more‑able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do.

Our Early Years provision was shortlisted for the 'TES Early Years Setting of the Year 2025!' Therefore, we welcome applications from experienced teachers with a passion for Early Years and looking to lead our provision.

We rightly pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Phoenix St Peter Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential.

There is no doubt that Phoenix St Peter Academy is an exciting place to be, for children, staff, parents and the local community!

As a class teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. We do not ‘label’ children or group them by perceived ‘ability’; we will instead give all children equal opportunities to challenge themselves through the range of tasks and activities presented to them, empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you!

• A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
• Excellent inter‑personal skills and ability to develop positive relationships with children, families and staff
• Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher
• Excellent communication skills and resilience
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning

• Healthy work‑life balance and supportive Senior Leadership
• Professional Development:
  Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible and Family‑Friendly:
  We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term‑time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the trust.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being Support:
  Receive comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.
• Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

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