EYFS Teacher

Bressingham Primary School; Diss; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Bressingham Primary School in Diss is seeking a dedicated EYFS teacher for a maternity-cover post starting March 2027. The role is full-time and the salary is within the MPS grid, with experience in EYFS and the use of Tapestry preferred.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team, plan engaging outdoor learning, support children with SEND, and foster positive relationships with families and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of teaching the EYFS and EYFS curriculum.
• Ability to support children with SEND.
• Commitment to outdoor learning and active engagement in play-based learning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning experiences for all children.
• Form positive relationships and support individual pupil progress.
• Work as part of a supportive school team to promote the early years.

Skills

EYFS

SEND support

Outdoor learning

Parental communication

Teamwork

Tools

Tapestry

Job description

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Lewis

NOR: 142

• Salary - MPS
• Temporary (maternity cover) to July 2027
• Full-time
• Required March 2027 (exact date TBC)

We are looking for a teacher who:

• has knowledge and experience of teaching EYFS and the EYFS curriculum
• has knowledge of using Tapestry
• is skilled at supporting children with SEND
• is motivated and passionate to provide the very best learning opportunities for children
• can form positive relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, governors and outside agencies
• values the importance of outdoor learning
• recognises the importance of early identification of needs, and has high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• is flexible and adaptable to situations
• is highly resilient and demonstrates a proactive, positive, solution-focused approach to personal and professional development
• can work as part of a team
• can deliver high-quality learning experiences for all children

What we offer:

• a commitment to CPD and professional development
• enthusiastic and well-motivated children
• a supportive and friendly team
• a happy, nurturing and inclusive environment

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact Tara Noble (Office Manager) in the first instance by emailing - [e-mail] or calling 01379 687318.

Closing date:23 November 2026, 9am

Interview date: 3 December 2026

This appointment will only be confirmed on receipt of suitable references, successful DBS check and completion of all other safe recruitment procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We are an equal opportunities employer.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.