Teacher - EYFS 3 days a week (0.6)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nacton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Professional development and CPD

Flexible working (part-time, term-time

home working

Career growth opportunities

Blue Light Card offers

Well-being support

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sprites Primary Academy, part of REAch2 Academy Trust, is seeking a three-day-a-week Class Teacher in the EYFS team. You will plan and deliver day-to-day teaching and learning for all children in the class, including those with SEND, EAL and pupil premium, with coaching from experienced leaders.

The role offers potential EYFS leadership with a TLR2a allowance; visa sponsorship is not available. Interview discussions will consider start date of 1 January 2027 and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with EYFS/early years experience
• Experience delivering engaging EYFS curriculum
• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Ability to work with SEND, EAL and pupil premium learners

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver day-to-day teaching and learning for all children in the class
• Meet the needs of children with SEND, EAL, more-able learners and pupil premium learners
• Set high expectations for attainment and behaviour
• Deliver a broad, diverse and creative curriculum
• Promote growth mindset and ensure equal opportunities for all children
• Empower children to take ownership and responsibility for their learning
• Safeguard pupils and promote welfare

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Creativity in teaching

Job description

A three-day-a-week Class Teacher post in the EYFS team at Sprites Primary Academy, part of REAch2 Academy Trust. Day-to-day teaching and learning for every child in the class, including those with SEND, EAL, more-able and pupil premium children, with coaching from experienced leaders. A possible EYFS leadership role, with a TLR2a allowance, can be discussed at interview. Visa sponsorship is not available; start date is 1 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver day-to-day teaching and learning for all children in the class
• Meet the needs of children with SEND, EAL, more-able learners and pupil premium children
• Set and maintain high expectations for children's academic achievement and behaviour
• Deliver a broad, diverse and creative curriculum
• Promote a growth mindset and give children equal chances to challenge themselves without grouping by perceived ability
• Empower children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning
• Safeguard pupils and promote their welfare

Experience

• Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity driving all aspects of teaching and learning

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Children's Barred List check if the role is regulated activity

Other

• Motivation to achieve the best for children and pursue excellence
• Good sense of humour

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Professional development and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working, including part time, term-time and home working, considered individually
• Career growth opportunities
• Blue Light Card offers and employee perks
• Well-being support and employee assistance for staff and their families
• Possible TLR2a allowance of £3,527 per annum for EYFS leadership