EYFS/Year 1 Class Teacher

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School; Radstock; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School invites applications for an EYFS/Y1 Class Teacher to join a mixed Reception and Year 1 class. The post is permanent, part-time 0.4-0.5 FTE, MPS scales points 1-6, starting January 2027.

We value early reading, phonics, strong relationships with pupils and families, and a supportive, values-driven school community; please indicate days per week you'd like to work.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in EYFS and Year 1 settings.
• Strong knowledge of phonics and early reading.
• Ability to create engaging lessons that support young learners.

Responsibilities

• Nurture curiosity and foster love of learning.
• Support children's transition from EYFS to Key Stage 1.
• Develop and deliver high-quality phonics and early literacy activities.

Skills

EYFS & Y1 teaching

Phonics instruction

Strong classroom practice

Job description

EYFS/ Y1 Class Teacher - St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

MPS - Scale point 1-6. Permanent, Part-time 0.4-0.5 FTE

To start January 2027.

Please note in your supporting statement how many days per week you are interested in.

Behind every confident child is a teacher who believed in them first - the one who offers encouragement at just the right moment, celebrates every success, and quietly cares for the little things that help each child feel ready to flourish.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a caring, friendly, and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we nurture independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our pupils grow in confidence, show respect for others, and are ready to take on the world.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our mixed Reception and Year 1 class. We are looking for someone with a passion for early learning and a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and Year 1 teaching, including early reading and phonics. The successful candidate will nurture children's curiosity, build strong foundations and support their transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference within a supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child


• Can turn learning into an engaging and meaningful experience that sparks curiosity


• Brings creativity, energy and warmth to their teaching


• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues


• Believes every child deserves to feel valued, challenged and successful


• Is reflective, motivated and committed to continual professional growth


• Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to wider school life


• Has a passion for education and shaping young minds


• Understands that great teaching often involves equal parts planning, encouragement and patience.

At our school, you will find:

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn


• A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team


• A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued


• Opportunities to develop leadership and curriculum expertise


• A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued

St Benedicts Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West.

If you are a teacher who understands that great teaching is built on relationships, high expectations and those everyday moments that help children grow in confidence and character, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 20th October 2026

Interview date: 23rd October 2026

Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.