EYFS Nursery Teacher

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Thetford is seeking a dedicated EYFS Nursery Teacher to join their team. In this full-time role, you will make a meaningful impact on children's early learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and set high expectations for all learners. This position offers a supportive work environment where creativity and innovation in teaching are valued. Applications are open until 9 January 2026.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Good Ofsted rating

Positive school culture

Opportunities for creativity and innovation

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum is essential.
• High expectations for all learners must be set.
• Promotes children's holistic development in various domains.
• Ability to thrive within a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and innovation in practice.

Responsibilities

• Join a thriving early years team to impact children's development.
• Deliver a high-quality, bespoke curriculum.
• Support the holistic development of children.

Skills

Understanding of the EYFS curriculum

High expectations for all learners

Promoting holistic development

Thriving in a collaborative environment

Commitment to professional growth

Job description

• Address: Redcastle Family School, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3PU
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 13 April 2026 (or negotiable)
• Reference: 8126

Are you passionate about giving children the best possible start in life?

Redcastle Family School is seeking a dedicated and ambitious EYFS Nursery Teacher to join our thriving early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s development at the very beginning of their educational journey.

About us

Located in the heart of Thetford, Redcastle Family School is proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community. We place children at the centre of everything we do and are committed to delivering a high-quality, bespoke curriculum that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our nursery provision is flourishing, with recently refurbished facilities for 2- and 3-year-olds. We offer excellent staffing ratios and robust whole-school support for safeguarding, SEND, CPD, and targeted interventions. We believe this early stage is the foundation of every child’s success and we treat it as such.

About you

• has a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• sets high expectations for all learners
• promotes children’s holistic development, academically, socially, and emotionally
• thrives in a collaborative team environment
• is committed to continuous professional growth and innovation in practice.

In return, we offer

• a supportive and inclusive working environment
• a “Good” school (Ofsted, November 2022)
• excellent standards of behaviour and a positive school culture
• happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• a forward-thinking approach to teaching, learning, and school improvement
• systems that prioritise staff wellbeing and reduce workload
• opportunities to be creative, innovative, and make a real difference.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [e-mail].

Closing date: 9 January 2026.

Redcastle Family School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and expects all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a declaration form under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations.

Please call 01842 752239 or email [e-mail] for further information.