EYFS Teacher

Job Title: EYFS Teacher

Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri 8:30am-4pm)

Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

Are you passionate about shaping the earliest stages of a child’s learning journey? Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative and supportive environment where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated EYFS Teacher to join our vibrant, multi-professional team. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred education that supports the physical, emotional and academic development of our young learners.

• Plan, deliver and teach engaging lessons for individuals and small groups, following our curriculum framework.
• Support the delivery of nurture-based programmes that build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, ensuring each child receives personalised support.
• Create a stimulating, well‑organised and safe learning environment that inspires curiosity and independence.
• Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans alongside the wider team.
• Work collaboratively with LSAs, tutors, care staff and other professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality provision.
• Promote positive behaviour, helping children move from external regulation to developing their own self‑control.
• Contribute to whole‑school development, safeguarding practice and effective communication with families and colleagues.

• QTS/QTLS degree level or equivalent.
• Preferably EYFS or early primary education experience.
• Brings creativity, patience and a nurturing approach to the classroom.
• Confidently manages challenging behaviour using positive, supportive strategies.
• Works well as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and values strong communication.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection.
• Is organised, proactive and able to adapt to the needs of individual learners.

ECT applicants are welcome to apply.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support: enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.