Early Years Classroom Teacher

Sefton; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catholic school community

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Collaborative staff team

Focus on staff wellbeing

Job summary

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS teacher to join our welcoming team. The role is 0.6 FTE (19.5 hours per week) on a temporary basis, starting in January 2027, to support our youngest learners within a caring Catholic ethos.

The successful candidate will foster a safe, inclusive environment, collaborate with families, and contribute to high-quality teaching and safeguarding commitments across the school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status and recent experience teaching in an EYFS setting.
• Passion for Early Years education and inclusive practice.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support our youngest learners through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ensure all children feel safe, valued, and able to achieve their full potential.
• Promote our Catholic ethos and inclusive values.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to deliver the very best outcomes for pupils.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

• Location: St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Hours: 19.5 hours per week. 3 days.
• Closing Date: 13/11/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: STPCP/26/348878

Faithfully following in the footsteps of Jesus, we serve, love and learn together, inspiring each other to excellence.

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years practitioner, passionate about giving every child the best possible start? Staff and Governors at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School are seeking a talented and caring EYFS teacher to join our welcoming, supportive team from September.

About Us:

St Patrick’s is a vibrant, inclusive Catholic primary school with a strong sense of community and a commitment to excellence. We celebrate the ambitions and talents of all our children and work hard to ensure they have high expectations for themselves and others around them. We value and nurture every member of our school family, offering a supportive environment and a genuine commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

The Role:

As our new EYFS Teacher (0.6 FTE), you will:

• Inspire and support our youngest learners through high-quality teaching and learning
• Ensure all children feel safe, valued, and able to achieve their full potential
• Promote our Catholic ethos and inclusive values
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families to deliver the very best outcomes for pupils

What We Offer:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive Catholic school community
• Committed leadership and a collaborative, friendly staff team
• Excellent CPD opportunities and a focus on staff wellbeing
• Recognition for supporting disadvantaged pupils and ensuring strong outcomes
• A positive, caring working environment where everyone is valued

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status and recent experience teaching in an EYFS setting
• A passion for Early Years education and inclusive practice
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
• The ability to foster positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families

Contract:

Temporary, 2 terms in the first instance

Start Date:

Monday 4 th January 2027

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
“The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.”