Year R teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Fawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly leadership team

Engaged pupils

Smooth handover December

Competitive pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is currently seeking a dedicated Year R Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in the Blackfield/Fawley area for January 2027 with a December handover option.

You will lead a class of 25 pupils, delivering EYFS-aligned lessons and collaborating with support staff to ensure smooth settling-in and continued progress. The ideal candidate holds QTS, has strong classroom management, and is committed to the remainder of the academic year.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential for the role.
• Experience teaching KS1 is desirable.
• Commitment for the remainder of the academic year is required.

Responsibilities

• Full class teaching responsibility for a Year R class of 25 pupils.
• Deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the EYFS framework.
• Work closely with experienced support staff and the wider school team.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Continue the excellent progress already being made within the class.

Skills

Classroom management

Relationship building

EYFS knowledge

Lesson planning

Education

QTS

Job description

Year R Class Teacher - January (Settling Period from December)

Location: Blackfield / Fawley

Start date: December start (handover and settling-in period)

Pay: Paid to scale

Long of assignment: Rest of the academic year

Are you an enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity?

We are working with a welcoming primary school in the Blackfield/Fawley area seeking a dedicated Year R Teacher to take over a well‑established class of 25 pupils from January 2027.

To ensure a smooth transition for both staff and children, there is the opportunity to begin in December 2026, allowing time to settle into the school, get to know the class, and work alongside the current teacher before taking full responsibility in January.

The Role

• Full class teaching responsibility for a Year R class of 25 pupils.
• Deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the EYFS framework.
• Work closely with experienced support staff and the wider school team.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Continue the excellent progress already being made within the class.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within KS1 is desirable.
• Strong classroom management and relationship‑building skills.
• Passionate about supporting children in their early educational journey.
• Able to commit for the remainder of the academic year.

What the School Offers

• Friendly and supportive leadership team
• Well‑behaved and engaged pupils
• Smooth handover period starting in December
• Competitive pay in line with your experience and scale

If you are looking for a rewarding EYFS position in a supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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