EYFS​/KS1 Specialist Teacher

Position: EYFS / KS1 Specialist Teacher
Location: Lanlivery

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Job Title:

EYFS / KS1 Specialist Teacher

Location:

Red Moor School, Lanlivery, PL30 5BT

Hours:

42.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8am - 4.30pm
Salary:
Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
June 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Changing Lives - The Red Moor Way

At Red Moor School, we do not just support pupils - we change lives. We meet children where they are, walk with them through the tough moments, and celebrate every success, big or small.

We are looking for an EYFS/KS1 Specialist Teacher who brings heart, expertise, curiosity, and a deep belief that every child can grow when surrounded by the right approaches, people, and environments.

This is a unique and vital role. You will be teaching pupils who may be of KS2 age chronologically, but who require the curriculum, pedagogy, and developmental approaches of EYFS and KS1 to thrive. These are children who need:

A play-based, exploratory, and sensory-rich learning environment

Teaching that builds foundational skills in communication, language, early literacy, and numeracy

A teacher who understands child development and knows how to meet pupils at their developmental stage, not their chronological age

An adult who sees the potential in every child and creates opportunities for them to experience success, confidence, and joy in learning

You will also lead the introduction and development of Early Reading and Systematic Synthetic Phonics across the school, supporting staff to deliver high-quality phonics instruction and ensuring all pupils have access to a structured, evidence-based approach to reading.

What you will be doing

Deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate teaching using EYFS principles and early years pedagogy

Plan and deliver engaging phonics sessions using a systematic, structured programme

Create enabling environments that promote independence, curiosity, and active learning

Build warm, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe, valued, and ready to learn

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure the curriculum is tailored to each childs needs

Lead training and development for staff on phonics, early reading, and EYFS pedagogy

Use observational assessment and formative assessment to track progress and inform next steps

Champion the importance of early years approaches, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practice

Celebrate small steps, incremental progress, and every milestone achieved

What you will bring

We are looking for someone who:

Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Has experience of teaching using the EYFS framework and early years pedagogy

Has a proven track record of delivering systematic synthetic phonics and supporting early readers

Understands child development and knows how to create environments and experiences that support learning through play

Has experience working with children with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and/or developmental delays

Can build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils and colleagues

Is patient, creative, and resilient - someone who sees setbacks as part of the learning journey

Believes in potential, not labels, and does not give up when it gets tough

Has enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine passion for early childhood education

Desirable:
Experience in a specialist or alternative provision setting, Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), training in trauma-informed practice, or knowledge of sensory integration approaches.

About Us

Red Moor is a nurturing, specialist school for pupils aged 5–18 with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. Many of our young people arrive having found school overwhelming or unsuccessful in the past — our job is to show them a different experience.

We believe: “The curriculum should be the servant of the child.” – Sir Barry Carpenter (2024)
This philosophy shapes our relationships, our environment, and every aspect of school life — including the way we care for our buildings…