Class Teacher (EYFS)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership of Pension Schemes

SmartTech technology scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Place Plus discounts platform

Employee assistance programme

24/7 online GP or Advanced Nurse Pract

Free annual flu jab

Free on-site parking

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Middlestown Primary Academy in Wakefield is seeking a temporary Class Teacher to join the Early Years Foundation Stage team until 31 August 2027. The post centres on planning and delivering high-quality EYFS learning, and assessing progress against the EYFS Framework.

The role emphasises building inclusive, stimulating learning environments, maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement, and supporting phonics delivery and diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and an appropriate degree.
• Full enhanced DBS check.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality learning that helps every child reach their potential
• Plan the curriculum and assess children's learning in the EYFS
• Create stimulating, inclusive learning environments that build curiosity, independence and a love of learning
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Phonics delivery

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

QTS

Appropriate degree

Job description

This temporary Class Teacher post sits in the Early Years Foundation Stage at Middlestown Primary Academy, part of Place Partnership, and runs to 31 August 2027. The core of the work is planning and delivering early years learning, assessing progress against the EYFS Framework, and keeping high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Phonics delivery and support for varied learning needs are desirable; the employer was formed by merging two South and West Yorkshire trusts. Applicants need QTS and an appropriate degree, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver high-quality learning that helps every child reach their potential
• Plan the curriculum and assess children's learning in the EYFS
• Create stimulating, inclusive learning environments that build curiosity, independence and a love of learning
• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• An appropriate degree

Experience

• Experience of teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework, including Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters
• Excellent knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, curriculum planning and assessment for learning
• Creating engaging, inclusive learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and committed practitioner
• Reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development
• Values teamwork

Nice to have

• Experience of delivering high-quality phonics provision
• Experience of supporting pupils with a range of learning needs

What's offered

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• SmartTech technology scheme and cycle-to-work scheme (restrictions apply)
• Place Plus discounts platform
• Employee assistance programme
• 24/7 online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner access, with money back on essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care, via corporate healthcare cash plans
• Free annual flu jab
• Free on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all settings