Early Years Class Teacher

Putnoe Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0DH

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 4th 2027

• Closing date

  4 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  14 October 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: MPS 1-6

Early Years Class Teacher job summary

Key Information

• Position: Early Years Teacher (Aged 4)
• Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time)
• Duration: Spring and Summer Terms 2027 (January 2027 - August 2027)
• Location: Putnoe Primary School, Bedford, UK

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver Inspiring Learning: Plan and deliver creative, play-based lessons aligned with the EYFS statutory framework to support the development of 4-year-olds.
• Foster a Nurturing Environment: Create a safe, inclusive, and happy classroom culture that encourages curiosity, independence, and social development.
• Track & Assess Progress: Monitor child development through accurate observations and assessments, tailoring support to meet individual learning needs.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with early years teaching assistants, parents, and carers to ensure a cohesive approach to each child's growth and transition.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized Early Years qualification.
• Experience: Proven experience working within an EYFS setting, ideally with children aged 4.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, deep knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Safeguarding: A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.

What We Offer

• Outstanding behaviour and attitudes
• Outstanding personal development
• Outstanding leadership and management
• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative staff team.
• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor early years learning environments.
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• Professional development opportunities within a forward-thinking school

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 Putnoe Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 494 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Putnoe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putnoe-primary-school

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