Early Years Class Teacher (+ potential Phase Leader responsibility)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Friendly, supportive colleagues

Strong community involvement

Job summary

Langford Village Community Primary School seeks an enthusiastic early years class teacher to deliver high-quality EYFS provision in a two-form entry setting. The role focuses on structured play-based learning, language development and progression, with responsibilities to support phase leadership if applicable.

You will work with pupils, families and colleagues in a warm, inclusive environment, maintaining high expectations and driving continuous improvement across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experience in primary education (high-quality ECTs also considered).
• Deep understanding of the EYFS and what high-quality provision looks like.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Reflective and organised, able to work proactively, flexibly and collaboratively.
• Strong commitment to raising standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality EYFS provision in the early years class.
• Create enhanced continuous provision that sparks curiosity, independence and play-based learning.
• Plan experiences that combine skilful adult interaction, language development, challenge and progression.
• Identify children's starting points and use this to meet the needs of all learners.
• Build children's love of learning, confidence, resilience and independence.
• Create an engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning environment.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.
• Work with pupils, families and colleagues, communicating clearly and warmly.
• Model good practice and support and inspire colleagues.
• Shape the curriculum and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead a phase, if Phase Leader responsibility is agreed.
• Make a broader contribution to the school.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Excellent communication

Collaborative

Organised

Reflective

Raising standards

Education

QTS

Primary education experience

Job description

This early years class teacher post sits in the FSU at Langford Village Community Primary School, a two form entry school. The work centres on planning and delivering high-quality EYFS provision, with carefully structured continuous provision and play-based learning. The post may also carry Phase Leader responsibility for suitably qualified applicants who say so in their application. Applicants need QTS, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver high-quality EYFS provision in the early years class
• Create enhanced continuous provision that sparks curiosity, independence and play-based learning
• Plan experiences that combine skilful adult interaction, language development, challenge and progression
• Identify children's starting points and use this to meet the needs of all learners
• Build children's love of learning, confidence, resilience and independence
• Create an engaging, inclusive and inspiring learning environment
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement
• Work with pupils, families and colleagues, communicating clearly and warmly
• Model good practice and support and inspire colleagues
• Shape the curriculum and drive continuous improvement
• Lead a phase, if Phase Leader responsibility is agreed
• Make a broader contribution to the school

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS

Experience

• Experience in primary education (high-quality ECTs also considered)

Skills & knowledge

• Deep understanding of the EYFS and what high-quality provision looks like
• Excellent communication skills
• Reflective and organised, able to work proactively, flexibly and collaboratively
• Strong commitment to raising standards

Other

• Ability and willingness to make a broader contribution to the school

What’s offered

• Opportunities to be creative and shape the curriculum
• Strong commitment to professional development
• Support for wellbeing
• Team of talented, friendly and supportive colleagues
• Strong community supported by parents and colleagues