EYFS Teacher

Are you a passionate, creative and nurturing EYFS teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity? Our Ofsted-rated Outstanding primary school in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join its exceptional team at the beginning of the new academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious EYFS teacher to join a school where children are at the heart of everything they do. With an Outstanding Ofsted rating, a supportive leadership team and a strong commitment to professional development, this is a school where you can develop your career while making a lasting difference to children's lives.

As an EYFS teacher, you will play a crucial role in providing children with the very best start to their education. You will create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Following the EYFS Statutory Framework and ensuring learning opportunities cover all seven areas of learning.
• Supporting children's communication, language, literacy and early mathematical development.
• Promoting personal, social and emotional development.
• Providing a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.
• Creating a stimulating, inclusive and language-rich learning environment.
• Observing, assessing and documenting children's learning and development.
• Using observations and assessment information to identify children's next steps.
• Differentiating activities to meet individual needs, interests and abilities.
• Supporting children with additional needs and working with relevant professionals where appropriate.
• Encouraging independence, resilience, confidence and positive relationships.
• Establishing clear routines and promoting positive behaviour.
• Building strong and trusting relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Communicating regularly with parents and carers about children's progress and wellbeing.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and the wider EYFS team.
• Maintaining accurate assessment and safeguarding records.
• Contributing to staff meetings, parents' evenings, school events and wider school activities.
• Ensuring the classroom and outdoor learning environments are safe, engaging and well organised.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of every child.
• Participating fully in CPD, professional development and education and training opportunities.

This Ofsted-rated Outstanding primary school is an exceptional place to work. The school has created a positive and ambitious culture where pupils are encouraged to achieve their very best and staff are genuinely valued.

The leadership team is committed to supporting teachers at every stage of their careers, offering excellent education and training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

• An Outstanding Ofsted rating.
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team.
• An experienced and approachable Senior Leadership Team.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and well-supported pupils.
• Excellent education and training and CPD opportunities.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Well-resourced classrooms and excellent teaching facilities.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• A collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• A positive school culture where staff are valued and supported.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic EYFS teacher with a genuine passion for early childhood education and development.

You will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience working within EYFS or the primary phase.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• An understanding of child development and early learning.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• A nurturing, patient and inclusive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to create engaging, purposeful and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• High expectations for children's learning, development and behaviour.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• A willingness to engage fully with ongoing education and training and professional development.

Located in Chelmsford, this Outstanding primary school provides an exceptional environment for teachers who want to develop their careers while working within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

If you're looking for your next teaching opportunity at an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school in Chelmsford, this could be the perfect role for you.

Apply today and become part of an exceptional school community in Chelmsford where both pupils and staff are supported to achieve their very best!