Early Years Practitioner

Eastbury Primary School, Barking, Essex, IG11 9QQ

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  18 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,520.00 - £36,585.00 Annually (FTE) Salary: Scale 6 (£35,520–£36,585 FTE). The actual salary will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Early Years Practitioner job summary

Eastbury Primary School - Barking and Dagenham

Early Years Practitioner Opportunity

Full time / term time:

Salary: Scale 6 (£35,520-£36,585 FTE). The actual salary will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Start date: June 26 (One year contract in the first instance)

Eastbury Primary School is a vibrant four-form entry school in Barking and Dagenham, proud of our inclusive ethos and diverse community. We are a fully inclusive school with our own Deaf ARP, where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

Our school is set in a beautiful, modern building, featuring a newly developed Forest School and an inspiring outdoor reading area that enrich learning beyond the classroom. We are privileged to serve a community of curious, enthusiastic children who love to learn and explore.

Our Nursery provision offers a spacious, welcoming environment where children are encouraged to investigate, create and develop through a wide range of engaging experiences.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated and hardworking EYFS team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that values collaboration, creativity and high-quality early years education.

What we offer

• Excellent CPD and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, friendly and collaborative staff team
• A positive and well-resourced working environment
• Motivated, enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
• A school that genuinely values staff wellbeing and development

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree or NVQ Level 6 qualification
• Is passionate about providing the best educational opportunities for every child
• Can engage, motivate and challenge pupils
• Has high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Works well as part of a team and has strong interpersonal skills
• Has experience working within EYFS, including supporting children with SEND

Location

Eastbury Primary School is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Upney Station and offers on-site parking.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to promoting equality and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, helping our staff body reflect the wonderful diversity of our school community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and meet our children and team. Application form is attached. Please send completed application forms to georgina.coates@eps.barking-dagenham.sch.uk

Closing date:

Friday 17th April 2026

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 Eastbury Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 801 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eastbury Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastbury-primary-school-barking

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