EYFS Class Teacher

Woolmer Hill School; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School is seeking an EYFS Class Teacher to lead high-quality learning for children aged two to five within a Catholic ethos. The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion and close collaboration with families and staff.

You will plan and deliver EYFS activities, assess progress, and adapt provision to meet individual needs, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports holistic development.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality teaching in line with the EYFS Framework.
• Plan engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities reflecting development stages.
• Use observations to inform planning and next steps.

Responsibilities

• Promote Catholic ethos and inclusive education.
• Develop routines, behaviour expectations and positive relationships.
• Collaborate with staff, families and partners to support children’s learning.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and communicate with parents.

Skills

EYFS teaching

Curriculum planning

Assessment & observation

Safeguarding

Parental engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

The EYFS Class Teacher is responsible for the education, care, welfare and development of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that all children experience a safe, stimulating, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where they can flourish academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Catholic Ethos The EYFS Class Teacher will:

Catholic Ethos

• Support and promote the distinctive Catholic ethos, values and mission of the school in all aspects of school life.
• Help children develop an understanding of God's love through daily interactions, worship, prayer and the wider curriculum.
• Foster a caring, inclusive and respectful environment where every child is valued as a unique individual made in the image and likeness of God.
• Work with colleagues, families and parish links to strengthen the faith life of the school community.
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating Christian values and supporting children's spiritual development.

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Plan engaging, purposeful and age-appropriate learning opportunities that reflect children's interests, needs and stages of development.
• Create an enabling environment that promotes curiosity, exploration, creativity, independence and resilience.
• Provide a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences.
• Promote high expectations for all children whilst recognising individual starting points and developmental needs.
• Support the development of communication and language, personal, social and emotional development, physical development, literacy and mathematics.
• Foster children's love of learning through play-based and experiential learning approaches.
• Develop children's understanding of routines, behaviour expectations and positive relationships.
• Use observations and assessment information to plan next steps and adapt provision accordingly.
• Ensure that continuous provision both indoors and outdoors supports learning across all areas of development.

Child Development and Assessment

• Develop a thorough understanding of child development from age two to five.
• Observe, assess and track children's progress using a range of formative assessment strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of children's learning and development.
• Contribute to statutory assessment requirements, including Reception Baseline Assessment and EYFS Profile where applicable.
• Identify children requiring additional support and work closely with the SENDCo, families and external agencies.
• Use assessment information to inform planning, interventions and provision.
• Celebrate children's achievements and communicate progress effectively with parents and carers.

Inclusion and SEND

• Ensure all children can access a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum.
• Identify barriers to learning at the earliest opportunity.
• Adapt teaching, provision and the learning environment to meet individual needs.
• Support children with identified SEND and those undergoing assessment processes.
• Work in partnership with parents, the SENDCo and external professionals to implement effective support strategies.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion within all aspects of provision.

Safeguarding and Welfare

• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children.
• Ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in accordance with statutory guidance and school policy.
• Maintain a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment.
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies appropriate to young children.
• Support children in developing emotional regulation, independence and positive social interactions.
• Promote children's health, wellbeing and personal care needs where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements.

Partnership with Parents and Carers

• Develop positive and effective relationships with parents and carers.
• Recognise parents as children's first educators and work collaboratively with them.
• Share children’s achievements, progress and next steps through regular communication
• Support successful transitions into Nursery, Reception and Key Stage One.
• Provide guidance and support to families in ways that promote children’s learning and wellbeing.

Leadership of the Learning Environment

• Maintain an attractive, stimulating and well‑organised learning environment.
• Ensure resources are accessible, purposeful and promote independent learning.
• Lead the development of high-quality indoor and outdoor provision.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning environments and make improvements where necessary.
• Promote children's independence, confidence and decision‑making.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other support staff to maximise children's learning and development.
• Participate fully in staff meetings, professional development and school improvement activities.
• Reflect on and continually improve professional practice.
• Maintain high standards of professional conduct at all times.
• Establish positive working relationships with colleagues, governors and external professionals.
• Keep up to date with developments in Early Years education and statutory requirements.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

Whole School Responsibilities

• Be a positive influence on the culture and values of the school.
• Support the implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Promote equality of opportunity for all children.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with Data Protection legislation.
• Support the health, safety and wellbeing of all members of the school community.
• Contribute to the overall vision, values and strategic priorities of the school.
• Undertake any additional duties that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. A commitment to Catholic education.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• A passion for providing outstanding early years education.
• High expectations for all children.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to inclusion and meeting the needs of every child.
• A reflective approach to professional practice and continuous improvement., All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their 'Right to Work' in the UK prior to commencement of employment. Appointments will also be subject to satisfactory outcomes of our Safer Recruitment practices including satisfactory references (which will be requested prior to interview for short-listed candidates), an enhanced DBS check and the completion of a medical questionnaire.