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Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher

Robert Clack School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  2 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
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317 to £62,496 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post is ideal for an early career teacher. We will also consider applications from experienced teachers.

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status;
• Experience and knowledge of teaching in EYFS, specifically Reception;
• Has excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment procedures;
• Record of / commitment to outstanding teaching and pupil progress;
• Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;
• Can show the ability to plan, deliver and develop an exciting curriculum;
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• A motivator by example of pupils, staff and parents;
• Has the resilience to manage innovation, challenge and change
• An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.

What the school offers its staff

Reasons to join us:-

• Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations and aspirations.
• Professional Development: We believe in developing and supporting teachers and have been recognised for doing so. We have a Silver Award for our CPD from the Teachers’ Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze Award and we were voted the Sunday Times’ Best Public Sector Company ranked first for ‘Leadership’, ‘My Company’ and ‘Personal Growth’.
• Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom and we support our teachers through minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.
• Professional Advancement: We believe in training and developing teachers and the majority of our post holders trained at Robert Clack. A number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher, who decided to return as teachers. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities to develop.

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.

Our Primary School opened in September 2021. Each academic year, the School will continue to expand. Therefore, we require a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher, with a passion for delivering the highest quality of education, to join our Primary School from September 2026.

Our School prides itself on teamwork and achievement. Candidates must have successful experience of teaching in EYFS. You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering high quality teaching and learning, while promoting and striving for outstanding progress and attainment for all. You must be a reflective practitioner who is able to accept advice and has excellent team working skills.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

EYFS Teacher Recruitment Pack.pdf - 265 KB (opens in new tab)

About Robert Clack School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 3129 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robert Clack School website
• Email address: eselvon@robertclack.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 8270 4197
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-clack-school

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Arranging a visit to Robert Clack School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eselvon@robertclack.co.uk.

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