EYFS Class Teacher

Story Wood School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Story Wood School in Birmingham is seeking an inspirational and ambitious EYFS Class Teacher to shape the early years experience and deliver high-quality education for our pupils. The role requires a track record of EYFS outcomes, high expectations, and a commitment to raising standards for all learners.

You will plan engaging learning experiences, ignite curiosity, and foster creativity and critical thinking while working within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering good or outstanding outcomes in EYFS practice.
• High expectations and commitment to raising standards for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, innovative learning experiences that ignite curiosity and early development.
• Communicate effectively, and contribute positively as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience and passion for leading a subject.

Skills

EYFS experience

Classroom management

Communication

Job description

Story Wood School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and ambitious EYFS Class Teacher to join our school. This is a key role in shaping the early years experience and has a direct impact on delivering the high-quality education our pupils deserve. Our Vision & Ethos is “Inspiring Minds to Universally Succeed.” Our mission is to prepare all children to be lifelong learners, embedding our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience through caring, creative and critical thinking.

We are a very friendly and busy school. We are situated in the heart of Perry Common, in Birmingham with a passion for improving the lives of our community.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed classroom practitioner to join our successful team. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate they have:

a proven track record of delivering good or outstanding outcomes in EYFS practice

High expectations and a commitment to raising standards for all learners

Plan and deliver engaging, innovative learning experiences that ignite curiosity and early development

Communicate effectively, and contribute positively as part of a collaborative team

Experience and passion for leading a subject.

Story Wood School is a vibrant and welcoming community, set within beautiful grounds. Our dedicated staff, supportive families and enthusiastic pupils create a joyful atmosphere where learning is valued and children thrive.

Story Wood School is proud to be part of the Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking family of schools committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence in education. As part of the Trust, our staff benefit from shared professional development, strong networks and opportunities to grow as reflective and ambitious practitioners.

Interviews will be held on 10th June 2026.

We warmly welcome visits to our school. We are proud of our engaging learning environments and our wonderful children, and would love to show you what makes our school such a special place to work.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy are attached. You are encouraged to read these policies prior to applying to work for us.

References

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. All candidates will be subject to an online search.

Terms and conditions

RHMAT is a Living Wage employer.