Class Teacher - EYFS

Watchfield Primary School, Watchfield, Wiltshire, SN6 8SD

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  02 Nov 2026

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £31,560.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher - EYFS job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward‑thinking EYFS Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children’s early learning and development by delivering creative, engaging and purposeful lessons. You will help shape a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment where curiosity thrives, confidence grows, and every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

As a teacher, you’ll play a vital part in shaping the future by inspiring and guiding young learners every day. This role is all about creating a positive learning environment where curiosity thrives and knowledge grows. You’ll have the opportunity to bring lessons to life, support individual development, and make a lasting impact on young minds.

What we offer:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will make a genuine difference to children’s learning
• The chance to work in anambitious school environment
• Regular professional development opportunities for all staff
• A supportive, friendly team committed to delivering the very best for every child

The ideal candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching in the EYFS
• A driven, enthusiastic teacher with a passion for improving the educational experience of all pupils
• Outstanding communication skills and a strong commitment to teamwork
• A reflective practitioner with a clear commitment to ongoing professional development
• A secure understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver a broad and balanced EYFS curriculum that is relevant, engaging and appropriately differentiated
• Monitor and support the progress, development and wellbeing of all pupils
• Facilitate a learning experience that enables every child to achieve their individual potential
• Contribute to raising standards of attainment across the EYFS
• Support the school’s commitment to providing opportunities for personal growth, enjoyment and wider development
• Assist in developing the curriculum and resources
• Contribute to the achievement and implementation of the school’s development plan
• Plan and prepare high‑quality lessons
• Work collaboratively with the EYFS team
• Promote and safeguard pupils’ welfare

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.

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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 Watchfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Watchfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watchfield-primary-school-watchfield

Primary School in growing village, close to Defence Academy
10 minutes from Swindon and 20 minutes from Oxford

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