EYFS Teacher

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Mainscale to Upper Pay Scale

Full Time Permanent

Required from 04 January 2027

he Headteacher and Governing Body of St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and effective EYFS teacher to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of young people; fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive, faith-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver high-quality, creative, and engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Develop children's foundational skills across all areas of learning, fostering early communication and language, phonics, early literacy and numeracy, physical development, and personal, social and emotional skills to ensure they are confident, curious and ready for the next stage of their learning.

A strong commitment to supporting children from diverse backgrounds, with compassion, inclusivity and an understanding of their individual needs

Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment that supports children¿s development across all areas of learning - academically, socially, and spiritually.

Encourage children's love for learning and support them in reaching their full potential.

Promote Catholic values and contribute to the development of the school's spiritual life through prayer, reflection, and faith-based activities.

Observe and assess children's progress, providing feedback and planning next steps to support individual needs.

Work closely with parents and carers to ensure the well-being and development of each child.

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive and supportive learning environment for all children.

Contribute to the wider school community, including extracurricular activities, school trips, and special events.

Key Attributes:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in Early Years teaching.

A passion for early childhood education and a commitment to providing a high standard of care and teaching.

A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and how to apply it effectively in the classroom.

A dedication to supporting children¿s emotional, social, and spiritual development within a Catholic ethos.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

A willingness to actively participate in the Catholic life of the school

The children, staff and community of St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School and Nursery make up an energetic, warm and welcoming team. We value each member of our school community and look forward to welcoming a successful candidate who demonstrates consistently high standards, a caring approach and a passion to share their skills with both staff and children.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment where you can make a significant impact on the lives of all of our children.

What St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School and Nursery can offer you;

The experience of working in a Catholic primary school, committed to shared Christian values.

A warm and welcoming environment.

Fun-loving, kind, caring and engaging children.

A supportive team to work within.

A dedicated and supportive Governing Body.

Ongoing CPD opportunities.

Management time to lead a subject.

Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher, Miss Johanna Flynn, at the school address or via [email removed] 

School visits are warmly welcomed and are available by appointment. Please arrange by calling the school office on [phone removed]

Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 30th November 2026

Interviews: Friday 4th December 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.