EYFS Class Teacher

Schools; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Loxwood Primary School in Loxwood, West Sussex, is seeking an experienced EYFS Leader and Class Teacher to join our friendly village school community. The post combines leading our early years provision with responsibility for Read Write Inc.

phonics across the school, ensuring a consistent and high-quality start to children's learning journeys. The successful candidate will bring creativity, enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to inclusive education, and will contribute to the ongoing

Qualifications

• Leading EYFS provision.

Responsibilities

• Leading EYFS provision.
• Leading Read Write Inc. phonics across the school.

Job description

EYFS Leader and Class Teacher

School Name: Loxwood Primary School

School Website: https://www.loxwoodschool.com/web

Salary: MPS/UPS | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Working Hours: 32.5 per week | Location: Loxwood Primary School

Advert Closing Date: 23/11/2026 | Interview Date: 27/11/2026

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years teacher ready to make a real difference?

Loxwood Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Leader and Class Teacher to join our friendly, caring and committed team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing the very best start to children's learning journeys.

Alongside leading our EYFS provision, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading Read Write Inc. phonics across the school, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to early reading.

We are looking for someone who brings creativity, positivity and a genuine commitment to inclusive education, and who will play an important role in the continued development of our school.

Loxwood Primary School is a small, welcoming village school where children and families are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud of our strong sense of community, our beautiful rural surroundings and the positive relationships we share with our children, families, staff and governors. Our local environment, including the Wey and Arun Canal, is an important part of our school identity.

At Loxwood, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring environment in which they can flourish. Our school values of Ready, Respectful and Safe underpin everything we do, helping us to create a positive and supportive learning environment where everyone feels valued.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest strength and understand the importance of providing a supportive working environment where colleagues feel appreciated, encouraged and able to develop professionally.

Safeguarding Statement

Loxwood Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.