Class Teacher EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Little London Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leeds seeks an EYFS Class Teacher responsible for nurturing young learners and fostering a love of learning through play and exploration. This position is suitable for both Early Career Teachers and those with experience. The role offers professional support and generous benefits including pension membership and a £2k cycle scheme.

Benefits

Membership of a pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

£2k Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Potential applicants can be either trainee teachers or those with strong teaching records.
• At least a detailed knowledge of the Pupil Premium is required.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and inspire young learners across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Skills

Knowledge of current developments in education

Ability to implement vision in practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Little London Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Class Teacher. This is a key role within our Academy, with the successful candidate responsible for nurturing and inspiring young learners to develop across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, fostering a love of learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences. This opportunity is open to both Early Career Teachers and more experienced colleagues.

What we are looking for

Potential applicants should: be either:

• A trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching at KS3 & KS4 (applicants currently in training).
• A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more of KS3 & KS4 (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).

Applicants should also have:

• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.
• The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us

Little London Academy formally joined The Gorse Academies Trust in February 2024. GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where 'high challenge, high support' is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025. In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to make certain that all children, especially those who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 24 October 2025, 9am. Interviews will take place: To be confirmed.