Teacher - EYFS

Post Commences:

September 2026 Accountable to: Head Teacher

Reports to: Head Teacher

Pay: Main Scale Teacher

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, temporary, term

time

Contract: Fixed Term

MPR

NOR: 318

(+ 34 Nursery)

Post

details: Required from 1st September 2026 – Main Scale Teacher – T emporary, fixed term- 32.5 hours The post is temporary until 31st August 2027. Head Teacher and Governors of Upperby Primary school wish to appoint a

suitably qualified committed and enthusiastic teacher for our school.

This teaching position will be suitable for an experienced bright and dynamic

teacher that is eager to join a well-run school with excellent support from

both parents and staff and who will match the person specification relevant to

this post. The successful candidate will: • be an innovative and outstanding classroom practitioner, who has a passion

for teaching • have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum, EYFS experience

desirable • display a strong commitment to continuing to raise standards and levels of

achievement planning appropriately to meet children's individual needs in all areas

of learning • have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and a commitment to high

standards, both professionally and personally • be flexible, enthusiastic and have the commitment to work as part of a strong

team • be an inspirational role model, who will be fully involved in the life of the

school • be able to create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment • recognise the importance of forming strong links with parents and the

community

be able to

lead a curriculum area as well as additional tasks as required fully support the ethos and values of

our school

We would

welcome informal visits to the school to meet our team and see our facilities.

To arrange a visit please contact Carol Wilson, Office Manager.

Interested

applicants can apply for this post by requesting information from:

vacancy@upperbycdc.org.uk or Mrs C Wilson, Office Manager,

Upperby Primary School, Uldale Road, CARLISLE. CA2 4JT - 01228 815460 The

application pack includes the person specification and job description for this

role.

Upperby Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore appointments will

be subject to pre-employment checks which will include references, Right to

Work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check for regulated activity (to include a

children’s barred list check) and a work place health assessment.

Look around

Dates: Wednesday 13th May at 10am or Thursday 14th May at

4pm

Closing date

for applications: 4pm on Friday 15th

May 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 20th

or Thursday 21st May 2026 (Date to be confirmed)