Class Teacher (EYFS)

Priorswood Primary School; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Induction and career development

Wellbeing support

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Priorswood Primary School invites applications for an enthusiastic Class Teacher (EYFS) to nurture confident, curious learners. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality lessons across EYFS and create a safe, stimulating environment that values every child's uniqueness.

We welcome compassionate professionals who can collaborate with staff and parents, support diverse needs, and contribute to our inclusive, caring school community in Taunton.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Ability to deliver the curriculum and consistently teach high quality lessons across EYFS.
• Meet the needs of learners including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• Strong communication and ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons across EYFS.
• Create a nurturing environment where each child feels safe, valued and supported to learn.
• Support learners including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and high attaining students.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the school to enrich the curriculum.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Classroom management

Differentiation

Communication

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Job Title: Class Teacher (EYFS)

Actual Annual Salary: £32,916 - £37,101 (M1 to M3)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, sabbatical cover

Contract Length: Fixed until 23/07/2027

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 32.5 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: November 2026 (pending completion of pre-employment checks)

Your opportunity to nurture confident, curious learners in EYFS at Priorswood Primary School

We are seeking a compassionate and inspiring Class Teacher who understands the importance of recognising every child as an individual.

At Priorswood, we believe that effective learning begins with children feeling safe, valued and supported to develop the oral, social and emotional literacy skills they need to thrive. In this role, you will create a nurturing environment where each child’s uniqueness is celebrated, and where curiosity, confidence and a love of learning are encouraged every day.

Your commitment to high-quality early years practice will help our pupils build the strong foundations they need to gain skills, knowledge and understanding as they grow.

About you:

• a qualified teacher or hold an equivalent teaching qualification.
• able to deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and consistently teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages.
• able to meet the needs of learners from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked after children, SEND and High Attaining students.
• a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change, motivate colleagues and build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• able to recognise, value and support the delivery of opportunities which extend beyond the confines of classroom delivery and seek to enrich and add value to the students experience & learning.
• empowered to develop your own expert practice and support the development of others.

About Priorswood Primary School:

Priorswood Primary School is located in the Wedlands area of north Taunton, and we cater for children aged 2-11.

We have worked incredibly hard over the past couple of years to make Priorswood the best that it can be and we instil this in our children. The hard work and dedicated staff have transformed Priorswood into a calm, safe and happy place to learn. As a team, we have moved the school forward. We work together with parents, to ensure each and every child here has the best opportunity possible to prepare them for future life. Children are at the heart of all that we do here at Priorswood. Our school prides itself on being caring and collaborative. This comes first and foremost from the staff who work here - you will notice a team spirit and a sense of support and partnership.

Why CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities.

We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing.
• Sector-leading professional development entitlement and opportunities.
• Collaboration with colleagues across the trust through subject communities and specialist networks.
• Shared CLF curriculum, written and curated by trust experts, reducing individual teacher workload.
• Career enhancing and progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute.
• A collaborative culture which supports workload.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking and many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 6 October 2026 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 7 October 2026
• Interviews: 13 October 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored through this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.