Class Teacher and EYFS Lead

Wexham Court Primary School, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 6LU

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MP3/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR may be available for the right candidate

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Class Teacher and EYFS Leader at Wexham Court Primary School, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the early educational experiences of our youngest pupils, particularly in Nursery and Reception. This dual role combines high-quality teaching with leadership responsibilities to ensure the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1phaseswork collaboratively and effectively. You will champion creativity, innovation, and the highest standards of teaching and learning, supporting our diverse and multicultural pupil community. Your work will underpin the school's vision to provide an inclusive, supportive, and enriching environment, enabling every pupil to thrive regardless of background or need.

• Strong EYFS Expertise: Deep understanding of the EYFS Framework, Best Start in Life principles, and the National Curriculum, with the ability to implement these effectively.

• Leadership and Collaboration: Proven ability to lead phases, develop teams, and foster collaborative working relationships among staff.

• Creativity and Innovation: Ability to inspire creative teaching approaches and innovative curriculum development.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage effectively with pupils, staff, parents, governors, and community partners.

• Decision-Making: Confident in listening to staff input and making clear, timely decisions that drive improvement.

• Cultural Competence: Sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of a highly diverse, multicultural pupil body, including significant EAL and SEND populations.

• Organisational Skills: Strong planning, monitoring, and reporting capabilities to manage the demands of teaching and leadership responsibilities.

• Commitment to Inclusion: A passion for equity and inclusion, ensuring every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential in a safe and welcoming environment.

• Run enrichments clubs for pupils after school.

What the school offers its staff

• A holistic curriculum, nurturing of musical, sport, forest school and leadership talent.

• Evidence informed Professional Development tailored to your needs and career stage.

• A culture of respect, behaviour and attitudes of pupils and staff are excellent.

• Induction, Coaching, mentoring and excellent CPD.

• A comprehensive wellbeing package, flexible working options.

• Flexible working school, we adapt to support each other.

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

We are a friendly and caring school that is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher & EYS Pack 2026 (1).pdf - 1.37 MB (opens in new tab)

JD EYFS lead -JD & PS.pdf - 285 KB (opens in new tab)

CT Advert 2026 - EYFS lead (1).pdf - 391 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wexham Court Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 655 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wexham Court Primary School website
• Email address: zghani@wexhamprimary.com
• Phone number: 01753524989
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wexham-court-primary-school

We are a forward thinking and innovative school, trying to embrace 21st century learning styles. As a school community, we are very open minded and ready to embrace new and exciting challenges together. We are an inclusive school where staff must be prepared to analyse and have challenged their bias, prejudice and attitudes.

Arranging a visit to Wexham Court Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email zghani@wexhamprimary.com.

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