Class Teacher - EYFS OR Year 1

Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive parent community

Job summary

Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School seeks a hardworking classroom practitioner to join our experienced EYFS or KS1 team from April 2027 or sooner if possible. We value warmth, energy, and a passion for supporting foundational knowledge in young learners.

The ideal candidate will have experience in EYFS and/or Year 1, use initiative, and show a genuine willingness to learn, grow and develop professionally within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS and/or Year 1
• Passion to support foundational knowledge and first steps
• Willingness to learn, grow and develop professionally
• Energetic and enthusiastic about improving EYFS/KS1 provision

Responsibilities

• Join our EYFS or KS1 team as a classroom practitioner
• Deliver high-quality teaching and nurture positive relationships with all children
• Engage in CPD and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a rapidly improving school environment with strong parental partnerships

Skills

Warmth and nurturing

Hardworking

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Energy

Enthusiasm

Job description

We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated classroom practitioner to join our experienced EYFS or KS1 team from April 2027 or sooner if possible.

The ideal candidate will:

• Bedriven whilst able to project ‘warmth’ and be able to nurture positiverelationships with all children in their care
• Behardworking and committed to making a difference -putting the education ofsome of the most vulnerable children first
• Havea passion to support our children harness the necessary foundational knowledgeand some vital first steps
• Haveexperience in EYFS and/or Year 1
• Useinitiative whilst demonstrating a willingness to learn, grow and developprofessionally
• Haveenergy, enthusiasm in a demonstratable passion for making our EYFS/KS1provision even better

In recent years, the school has made substantial progressunder a new name and new set of values.This is all leading to a rapid turnaround in outcomes and practicearound the school and we are proud of just how far we have come. As we approach the next phase of this journey,we can offer you:

• A rapidlyimproving school that is ‘on the rise’
• Acomprehensive programme of support and CPD opportunities
• Exceptionallywell-behaved children who appreciate all that we do
• A supportiveand involved parent community who are keen for their children to be safe, happyand do well

We welcomeapplications from teachers of all experiences including Early Career Teachers andmore experienced professionals looking for a new start and a place to call ‘home’

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Due to time constraints, the school can offervisits on Friday 27th November @10am or @3:45 pm, Thursday 7thJanuary @ 10am, Monday 11th January @ 3:45 pm

ClosingDate: Monday 18th January @ 9 am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 20thJanuary

PossibleInterview Date: Wednesday 27th January