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EYFS Class Teacher

Job Description

EYFS Class Teacher
Location: Reading
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us:
We are working on behalf of a warm and welcoming primary school located in Reading, dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment for young learners. They believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child, supporting their development through a play-based approach in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS Class Teacher to join the passionate team and make a positive impact on the lives of pupils.

The Role:
As the EYFS Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a supportive, engaging, and challenging classroom environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with a dedicated team of teaching staff and support workers to implement the EYFS curriculum, encouraging each child to develop key skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning. This is a full-time position, available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS curriculum.
  • Support children's development, observing and assessing their progress to tailor learning activities to their needs.
  • Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where each child feels valued and encouraged.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and parents to promote a holistic approach to learning and development.
  • Encourage a love of learning by promoting curiosity, creativity, and independence in each child.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
  • Previous experience teaching in an EYFS setting, ideally in a primary school environment.
  • Passionate about early childhood education with a commitment to helping young learners reach their potential.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Ability to start as soon as possible and quickly adapt to our school community.

Why Join Us?

  • A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children at a crucial stage in their learning journey.

If you're an inspiring, caring, and committed EYFS teacher who's ready to make a real impact in our school, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role ASAP.

We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to serving primary schools across the UK. We specialize in connecting passionate and qualified educators with schools in need of their expertise. Our mission is to support primary education by ensuring that every classroom is staffed with capable and inspiring teachers who are committed to fostering a nurturing and effective learning environment.

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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.