EYFS Teacher / EYFS Lead

We are excited to advertise for an experienced teacher to lead our EYFS team. This is an exciting time for our school as we welcome our new headteacher and look ahead to a time of development and improvement. We will offer you: A joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School for children aged 3-11, part of the St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust. A diverse school community with wonderful children who enjoy learning. A caring ethos centred on dignity, compassion and celebrating each child’s uniqueness. High quality opportunities to develop professionally and an environment where staff are valued and supported. A supportive SLT tea, committed to CPD. The Governors are looking for a committed leader who: Is highly motivated and self-driven with an ambition to be an excellent teacher. Wants to inspire our children and help them to achieve their full potential academically and as individuals. Will fully engage with professional development opportunities. Has experience and success in working with younger pupils. Will engage fully with our supportive community. We would like to work with someone who: Is committed to the vision and ethos of our strong Catholic and Church of England Primary School. A passionate teacher who is committed to inclusion and will embrace the opportunity to work with children from diverse backgrounds. Has experience of working in EYFS. Has the skills, drive and passion required to develop secure the very best outcomes for our learners. Is a team player who has high expectations for all children’s learning, spiritual, social and emotional development and behaviour. An aspiring or experienced leader. Emmaus will offer you: A welcoming and happy school with a strong Catholic and Church of England ethos. Enthusiastic children who love to learn inside and outside the classroom. A committed, nurturing and hardworking staff team, determined to achieve the very best outcomes for the children they teach. Supportive parents, governors and parish who work in partnership. A commitment to CPD with experienced mentors and leaders from the school and St Clare Catholic Multi Academy Trust. We welcome and encourage visits from potential applicants, so please call our school office on 0114 2766474 or contact us via email: enquiries@emmaus.sheffield.sch.uk. Application forms can be found on our school website using this link: Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School, a Voluntary Academy - Vacancies and should be returned to enquiries@emmaus.sheffield.sch.uk by 12 noon on Wednesday 20 th May 2026. If you are invited for interview, you will be asked to plan for a 20 minute literacy session based on a book of your choice for a class of EYFS children and undertake a short learning walk and reflection. Emmaus Catholic and Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the po