Class Teacher (EYFS/Y1)

The working hours for this role are expected to be 1.0 FTE. The start date for this role is 01 January 2027.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our EYFS/Year 1 team, delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences that inspire children to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will plan and teach well-structured lessons, assess and monitor pupil progress, and create a stimulating classroom environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of every child. Working closely with colleagues, support staff, parents, and external agencies, you will help ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND, receive the support they need to thrive. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to a broad and enriching curriculum, organise learning activities and educational visits, and promote children's independence, confidence, and wellbeing. We are looking for a skilled practitioner with strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, a commitment to inclusive education, and high expectations for achievement and behaviour. The ideal candidate will be a positive team player who can build strong relationships across the school community while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding, and child-centred practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school environment where creativity, collaboration, and continuous professional development are highly valued. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. 

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered. 

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. 

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.