EYFS Teacher

Chapel Break Infant School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Break Infant School in Norwich is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years teacher to join our Reception team from January 2027. We value play, wellbeing and immersive learning in a Hygge-inspired environment.

You will nurture curious children, build warm relationships and collaborate with a supportive staff to plan engaging, hands-on learning. This is a full-time, temporary post for two terms.

Qualifications

• Passionate about Early Years education and plays-based learning.
• Focused on child wellbeing and relationships as the core of learning.
• Enjoys creating imaginative, immersive learning experiences for young children.
• Keen to work collaboratively in a team and reflect on practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Reception with a focus on play, exploration and relationships.
• Create immersive, project-based learning experiences that engage children.
• Support wellbeing and create a calm, welcoming classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, assess and share best practices.

Skills

Early Years education

Play-based learning

Wellbeing focus

Team collaboration

Reflective practice

Job description

Tel:[phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Website: https://www.chapelbreakinfant.norfolk.sch.uk/

Headteacher:Mrs Mandy Turner

• Salary – MPS 1-6
• Temporary – 2 terms initially (31 August 2027)
• Full Time
• Required for 1 January 2027

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start to their school journey?

At Chapel Break Infant School in Norwich, we believe childhood should be filled with wonder, curiosity, connection and joy. We are looking for a caring, creative and enthusiastic Early Years teacher to join our team in Reception from January 2027.

If you believe that happy, secure children are the best placed to learn, that relationships are at the heart of education, and that learning should be meaningful, memorable and full of possibility, we would love to hear from you!

A little about us

In Reception, we embrace the Hygge approach, creating a calm, nurturing and welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to explore the world around them. We put the child first, always, recognising that wellbeing is fundamental to learning and development.

We also believe that wellbeing matters just as much for the adults as it does for the children. We value positive relationships, a supportive team culture and an approach to school life that enables everyone to flourish.

Our learning is brought to life through immersive projects. We create rich, engaging experiences that spark children’s imaginations, encourage curiosity and allow them to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding through purposeful, hands‑on learning. We want our children to be excited to come to school, eager to discover and confident to have a go.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Puts children’s needs, happiness and wellbeing at the heart of every decision.
• Is passionate about Early Years education and understands the importance of play, exploration and strong relationships.
• Enjoys creating imaginative, immersive learning experiences that inspire young minds.
• Brings warmth, creativity, enthusiasm and a nurturing approach to the classroom.
• Is reflective, keen to develop their practice and excited to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) taking your first steps into the profession, we warmly welcome your application. We are looking for the right person: someone who shares our values and wants to make a genuine difference to children’s early experiences of school.

Why join Chapel Break Infant School?

This is an opportunity to be part of a school that values the whole child, celebrates the magic of early childhood and recognises that meaningful learning begins with feeling safe, connected and cared for.

You will have the opportunity to nurture children’s curiosity, create memorable learning experiences and help lay the foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

Ready to join us?

If our approach to Early Years education resonates with you, we would love to hear from you.Early applications encouraged.

Come and help us create a Reception experience where children feel they belong, wellbeing comes first and every day offers something wonderful to discover.

Chapel Break Infant School – putting children first, nurturing wellbeing and inspiring a love of learning.

Closing date:5 November 2026, 12 noon

Interview date:12 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.To this end, you may be required to undergo pre‑employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 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.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.