0.6 EYFS Class Teacher

Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

0.6 EYFS Class Teacher job summary

We are looking to appoint an inspirational 0.6 EYFS Class Teacher to join our team . The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent research-based practice in the EYFS framework and a genuine drive to achieve the highest standards for all children at Austin Farm Academy.

We provide a high-quality educational environment and curriculum to maximise potential and develop character in our children. Our staff work together with commitment and clarity of purpose, complemented by a deep understanding of each child's individual academic, social and emotional needs.

The successful candidate will:

Be a highly effective, creative teacher with a specialism and vision for the Early Years.

Have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and be passionate about providing all children with the opportunity to succeed and progress through delivering a creative and engaging curriculum in a stimulating environment.

Experienced in the delivery of the Read Write Inc phonics programme and passionate about teaching young children to enjoy reading.

Be open to new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning within an EYFS class.

Be motivated by research and professional development.

Have strong inter-personal skills to forge positive relationships with the staff team and the school’s community.

Have high expectations of behaviour and a commitment for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

We will offer you:

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos.

Happy, enthusiastic children with positive attitudes.

A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children.

A commitment to high quality continued professional development.

Opportunities to work closely with other Westcountry Schools Trust schools sharing best practice.

The closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 10th June 2026 and interviews will be held on Monday 15th June 2026. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school on 01752 705367 or email admin@afa.westst.org.uk for further details and to arrange a visit.

Austin Farm Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Austin Farm Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Austin Farm Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/austin-farm-academy

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