Reception Class Teacher & EYFS Lead
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | edc5265e-b969-47ea-802e-f0ce96d20dc3 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
As a Reception Class Teacher, you will:
• Inspire Learning: Deliver high-quality teaching aligned with the EYFS curriculum to nurture a love of learning.
• Track Progress: Use accurate assessment and tracking to ensure every child makes exceptional progress.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong, positive partnerships with parents and the wider school community.
In the EYFS Lead capacity, you will also:
• Drive Excellence: Model outstanding practice and lead the EYFS team to maintain high standards across the phase.
• Shape the Vision: Contribute to the strategic direction of the Early Years, including monitoring standards and evaluating provision.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and provide training or mentoring for colleagues.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a deep understanding of the EYFS framework and EYFS experience
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Is an ambitious leader (or aspiring leader) who can motivate and empower others.
• Possesses a "no-excuses" approach to raising standards while maintaining a creative, child-centred focus.
What the school offers its staff
• Friendly, welcoming and supportive team
• Pay scale according to experience
• TLR according to experience
• Teachers Pension
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Role
As a Reception Class Teacher, you will:
• Inspire Learning: Deliver high-quality teaching aligned with the EYFS curriculum to nurture a love of learning.
• Track Progress: Use accurate assessment and tracking to ensure every child makes exceptional progress.
• Build Relationships: Foster strong, positive partnerships with parents and the wider school community.
In the EYFS Lead capacity, you will also:
• Drive Excellence: Model outstanding practice and lead the EYFS team to maintain high standards across the phase.
• Shape the Vision: Contribute to the strategic direction of the Early Years, including monitoring standards and evaluating provision.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and provide training or mentoring for colleagues.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a deep understanding of the EYFS framework and EYFS experience
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Is an ambitious leader (or aspiring leader) who can motivate and empower others.
• Possesses a "no-excuses" approach to raising standards while maintaining a creative, child-centred focus.
What the school offers its staff
• Friendly, welcoming and supportive team
• Pay scale according to experience
• TLR according to experience
• Teachers Pension
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.