1FTE Reception Teacher from 1 September 2026

John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: ECT/MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed EYFS teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to display energy, good humour and reliability. This post represents an excellent professional development opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to develop their classroom practice by working as part of a strong and dedicated team. Experience teaching different year groups across KS1 would be beneficial.

What the school offers its staff

We believe wholeheartedly in helping teachers to improve their classroom practice and our CPD programme is incredibly strong. Every teacher gets to work with one of our highly experienced teacher coaches to help them to develop their practice and become the best teacher they can be. We are also committed to exploring evidence-based practice and current research in education.

Bure Valley School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School are part of Aylsham Learning Federation which supports the learning of children from nursery through to year 11. All schools are members of The Aylsham Cluster Trust, which along with other cluster schools, is focused on raising standards and improving the quality of life for our children and their families. All of our colleagues can benefit from discounted membership to our leisure facilities available through Aylsham Sports Hub along with reduced fees for our nursery located in Aylsham. Ours schools have excellent staff, great facilities and a wonderful group of students. The support that we enjoy from parents and the wider community is fantastic.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JDPS JOG Reception Teacher 03.26.pdf - 190 KB (opens in new tab)

Application form.docx - 90.9 KB (opens in new tab)

ALF Safeguarding Policy Incorporating Child Protection 0925.pdf - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)

Advert for 1FTE Reception Teacher from 1 September 2026 03.26.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

About John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School website
• Email address: abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01263 733270
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-of-gaunt-infant-and-nursery-school

Bure Valley School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School form the primary phase of Aylsham Learning
Federation which supports the learning of children from nursery through to year 11. All schools are members of
The Aylsham Cluster Trust, which along with other cluster schools, is focused on raising standards and improving
the quality of life for our children and their families.

Our schools have excellent staff, superb facilities and great pupils. We receive excellent support from parents
and the wider community. Our goal is to create a caring environment for all children, so that every child feels
safe, happy and valued. We want our pupils to develop a love of learning, to experience enjoyment and
challenge and to strive for excellence in their achievements.

Arranging a visit to John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk.

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