EYFS Teacher

St Kentigern's RC Primary School VA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St Kentigern’s RC Primary School VA in Manchester is seeking an outstanding EYFS teacher to lead the EYFS team (nursery and reception) and contribute to Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

The successful candidate will have QTS, strong phonics knowledge, and an ability to drive high standards. The role offers permanent, full-time employment with a January 2027 start, and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an EYFS team and contributing to Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
• Excellent knowledge of phonics and EYFS curriculum.
• Experience tracking and analysing EYFS data is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EYFS team comprising nursery and reception classes.
• Develop Teaching, Learning and Assessment across EYFS.
• Support Catholic ethos and inclusive practice across the school.

Skills

Leadership

Phonics knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Data tracking

Education

QTS

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: QTS

Start Date: 1st January 2026 Salary: £47,472 - £51,048 per annum

The Governors of St Kentigern’s are seeking to appoint a highly effective, inspiring and outstanding EYFS teacher who is looking to develop their leadership and management experience and contribute towards the development of Teaching, Learning and Assessment at our school.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the EYFS team which comprises of a nursery and reception classes. The post will commence January 2027.

The successful applicant will have an excellent knowledge of phonics and its delivery and will be able to demonstrate a high degree of knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Experience of tracking and analysing EYFS data across the key stage would be beneficial.

Couldthisbeyou?

Ifitwasyou,would:

• Be a practising Catholic or an individual who can support our Catholic ethos.
• Be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Be hard working and strongly committed to the inclusion of all children.
• Be approachable and able to work with a range of staff to further develop their practice.
• Be able to build strong relationships with all members of the school community.

Ifso,wecanofferyou:

• A happy and caring school with dedicated, experienced and supportive staff and governors.
• Well behaved and friendly children who are keen to learn.
• Parents who are keen to support their children.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation