EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher (ECT)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EYFS/KS1 teacher to join their nurturing team. This full-time permanent role offers an incredible opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners. The school boasts a supportive environment, excellent leadership, and a commitment to professional development. As part of a community that values every child, you will help foster a safe and engaging learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to a thriving school, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management

Positive school ethos

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a clear passion for EYFS education.
• Able to teach in a safe and healthy environment.
• Models effective teaching principles.

Responsibilities

• Teach EYFS and KS1 students in a nurturing environment.
• Ensure safeguarding is at the heart of all activities.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support student well-being.

Skills

Passion for EYFS education

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Effective teaching principles

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Training in KS1 and EYFS

Job description

Job Advert – EYFS/KS1 teacher at Colmore Infant and Nursery School

School Details:
Colmore Infant and Nursery School
Colmore Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham
B14 6AJ
Tel: [phone]
Further information about our lovely school can be found by accessing our website:
https://colmoreinf-birm.frogos.net

Key Stage: EYFS and KS1
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay scale: MPS1/MPS2

What skills and experience are we looking for?

The role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated teacher who is kind, caring, organised and
passionate about working in an infant and nursery school and in EYFS in particular. We are
looking for an ECT to join our happy, nurturing and successful school team at Colmore Infant and
Nursery School. We are proud of our welcoming ‘Colmore Family’ community and are now
looking for a teacher at the start of their career to be part of our team.

Colmore is a happy, welcoming and warm school environment where all of our children are ACE –
Amazing Confident Experts! We have an inclusive ethos and are a Rights Respecting GOLD
award school and a TIAAS GOLD award school. The children sit at the heart of all we do with our
broad and balanced ‘1, 2, 3… It’s good to be me curriculum’. If you are a positive, committed and
passionate teacher who wants to make a difference to children’s lives each day then please get in
touch to find out more!

In our most recent OFSTED inspection in November 2023 we successfully maintained
‘Outstanding in all areas’. Our mantra, since our previous inspection in 2011 has always been,
‘Outstanding but not perfect’ and as a school we continually strive to give the children the best
education we can with the resources we have. In September we are looking for a teacher to join
us who we can support to thrive and flourish.

The post is a full-time permanent position from 1st September 2025.

We are looking for someone who:

Who has trained in KS1 and EYFS
Is able to demonstrate a clear passion for and understanding of EYFS education and the
important part this plays in a child’s educational journey.
Demonstrates an understanding of the need to teach in a safe, secure, healthy school
environment
Puts safeguarding at the heart of everything they do
Who can model the principles of effective teaching and learning to a high standard in the early
stage of their career
Has excellent organisation and interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with all
stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
An experienced, supportive and collaborative senior management team and senior leadership
team, including governors, who care about all staff, their development and wellbeing
A kind and caring, welcoming and friendly school with a really positive ethos
Lovely children who enjoy coming to school and who are all ‘ACE’ (Amazing, Confident
Experts)
A supportive parent body within our ‘Colmore Family’
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that prioritises staff well being
Continued professional and career development including a supportive ECT programme
Commitment to Safeguarding

Colmore Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to
an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applying for the Job
Please contact Steph Fisher (HR manager) at [e-mail] for an application pack.

Interview packs will include;
Application form
Class Teacher Job Description (JD) and Person Specification (PS)

Key Dates
Closing date: Wednesday 14 th May 2025 at 12:00pm
Interviews: Wednesday 21 st or Thursday 22 nd May - TBC

CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.