Class Teacher with EYFS specialism

Teaching Vacancies; Arnold; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in England is seeking an enthusiastic Foundation Stage teacher to join their supportive team. The role includes teaching in the nursery and Reception classes, focusing on providing excellent learning opportunities for young children. Candidates should have a passion for early childhood education, a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and experience with SEND children, particularly those with Autism. This position offers a caring community and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive school community

Happy working environment

Unique school grounds

Qualifications

• Passion for providing the best learning opportunity for every child.
• A comprehensive understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Experience working with children with SEND, especially Autism.
• Strong teamwork and family collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Foundation Unit, including nursery and Reception classes.
• Support children's learning and development in the EYFS.

Skills

Passion for children's learning

Understanding of EYFS curriculum

Experience with SEND children

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

For an immediate start in 2026 we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working, and highly motivated Foundation Stage teacher to join our supportive team at Grange Primary School. This role will cover across our Foundation Unit, teaching one day a week in nursery and then working a day a week in each of our Reception classes.

Qualifications and Experience

Each person brings something unique, and we treasure that. We are looking for somebody wonderful to join our team who:

• Has a passion for providing the best learning opportunity for every child, igniting curiosity and developing independence through a broad and balanced curriculum. Has the desire to work through the EYFS unit.


• Has a comprehensive understanding of the EYFS curriculum, being confident in observing, assessing and moving young children on in their learning.


• Has experience working with children with SEND, particularly those with Autism.


• Is a team player and is committed to working with parents and families to provide the best for all our children.


• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a great sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

We are an inclusive school where the development of the whole child continues to be at the heart of our philosophy of ‘Living, Learning and Laughing’. Opportunities at our school are rare as our school is a joyful place where everyone is valued and thrives. We embrace every chance to grow, evolving and adapting to meet the needs of our wonderful children and our united community—while safeguarding staff wellbeing and workload. Relationships are at the heart of all we do, binding us together. Our staff are talented, energetic, and passionate, and every voice matters.

As a school we can offer you:

• A caring and supportive school team who put children at the heart of everything they do.


• Excellent CPD opportunities.


• Highly motivated children and a very supportive community.


• A happy place to work with a fantastic team spirit.


• Unique school grounds ideal for a broad curriculum.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.