EYFS/Reception Class Teacher

Early Years / Reception Class Teacher - Required from September 2026 Fixed term post for a year. ECTs welcome to apply. We are looking for a dynamic and creative teacher who is passionate about learning and the development of all children to become lifelong learners. We are excited to welcome you to join our team of positive and dedicated professionals who strive to be ACE in all that they do. We are looking for an individual experienced in and/or passionate about the Early Years. You are ACE because : You are positive and enthusiastic with an excellent ‘can-do’ attitude. You have experience of working with pupils of varying abilities and ages. You have good literacy and numeracy skills. You are able to work well as part of a team. You have good communication skills with adults and children. You have a calm, consistent and caring approach to behaviour management. You are confident in and passionate about EYFS and have experience/understanding of the EYFS Framework Ability to plan play-based, child-led learning Understanding of baseline assessment / early phonics We are ACE because : We have enthusiastic, well-behaved children who thrive on challenge. We are a welcoming, friendly and supportive staff, including our Governing Body. Our school offers a happy and positive culture of collaboration. Opportunities are made available for CPD and career development within Synergy trust. Our ACE curriculum allows teacher creativity and freedom whilst providing children with an exciting purpose and context in which to learn. Astley Primary School is strongly committed to safeguarding, child protection and equality of opportunity. Applicants must expect to comply fully with an Enhanced DBS check and full reference vetting. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly recommended to observe our school and its friendly, unique atmosphere. Please contact Caroline Lord in the school office to book a visit clord@astleyprimary.org.uk Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026 Interviews: tbc Please complete the application on My New Term website accessed via our school website. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.