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
About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
Additional Information
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.
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