EYFS / KS1 Specialist Teacher

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Job Title:   EYFS / KS1 Specialist Teacher
Location:   Red Moor School, Lanlivery, PL30 5BT
Hours:        42.5 per week | Monday–Friday | 8am - 4.30pm
Salary:       Up to £42,500 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         June 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Changing Lives - The Red Moor Way

At Red Moor School, we do not just support pupils - we change lives. We meet children where they are, walk with them through the tough moments, and celebrate every success, big or small.

We are looking for an EYFS/KS1 Specialist Teacher who brings heart, expertise, curiosity, and a deep belief that every child can grow when surrounded by the right approaches, people, and environments.

This is a unique and vital role. You will be teaching pupils who may be of KS2 age chronologically, but who require the curriculum, pedagogy, and developmental approaches of EYFS and KS1 to thrive. These are children who need:

• A play-based, exploratory, and sensory-rich learning environment
• Teaching that builds foundational skills in communication, language, early literacy, and numeracy
• A teacher who understands child development and knows how to meet pupils at their developmental stage, not their chronological age
• An adult who sees the potential in every child and creates opportunities for them to experience success, confidence, and joy in learning

You will also lead the introduction and development of Early Reading and Systematic Synthetic Phonics across the school, supporting staff to deliver high-quality phonics instruction and ensuring all pupils have access to a structured, evidence-based approach to reading.

What you will be doing

• Deliver high-quality, developmentally appropriate teaching using EYFS principles and early years pedagogy
• Plan and deliver engaging phonics sessions using a systematic, structured programme
• Create enabling environments that promote independence, curiosity, and active learning
• Build warm, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe, valued, and ready to learn
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure the curriculum is tailored to each childs needs
• Lead training and development for staff on phonics, early reading, and EYFS pedagogy
• Use observational assessment and formative assessment to track progress and inform next steps
• Champion the importance of early years approaches, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practice
• Celebrate small steps, incremental progress, and every milestone achieved

What you will bring

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Has GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Has experience of teaching using the EYFS framework and early years pedagogy
• Has a proven track record of delivering systematic synthetic phonics and supporting early readers
• Understands child development and knows how to create environments and experiences that support learning through play
• Has experience working with children with SEMH needs, communication difficulties, and/or developmental delays
• Can build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Is patient, creative, and resilient - someone who sees setbacks as part of the learning journey
• Believes in potential, not labels, and does not give up when it gets tough
• Has enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine passion for early childhood education

Desirable: Experience in a specialist or alternative provision setting, Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), training in trauma-informed practice, or knowledge of sensory integration approaches.

About Us

Red Moor is a nurturing, specialist school for pupils aged 5–18 with SEMH needs and barriers to learning. Many of our young people arrive having found school overwhelming or unsuccessful in the past — our job is to show them a different experience.

We believe: “The curriculum should be the servant of the child.” – Sir Barry Carpenter (2024)
This philosophy shapes our relationships, our environment, and every aspect of school life — including the way we care for our buildings and grounds.

Red Moor is part of Acorn Education, within Outcomes First Group, giving you both the closeness of a supportive school team and the opportunities of a national organisation.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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