Early Years Teacher
Bessacarr Primary, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7DT16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time 5 days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent Early Years Degree
- Successful teaching experience
- Evidence of involvement in CPD activities and commitment to further professional development
- School experience teaching in a primary school- EYFS
- Experience of cross curricular approach to teaching
- Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers
- Ability to create an effective learning environment which challenges and supports pupils
- The ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with school teams and work with other professionals and agencies
- Ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences
- Ability to deliver, well planned, organised and innovative lessons
- Ability to use a range of teaching strategies which suit the needs of all pupils
- Self-motivated, conscientious, reliable and flexible
- Proficiency in the use of ICT and the software programmes used in schools
- The ability to contribute to establishing, maintaining and developing positive behaviour
- The ability to use information and data for purposes of recording, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, using data to accelerate rate of progress
- Ability to remain calm and deal with competing demands on time managing stress levels
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of national curriculum
- The ability to contribute to curriculum development and innovation across a year group
- The ability to lead on a curriculum area
- The ability to direct and supervise support staff in class
- How children and young people learn, develop and progress through life stages and events
- How ICT can be used effectively to motivate children to learn
- Knowledge of RWI and its implementation in EYFS
- Knowledge of the teaching of Early Reading and Early Maths
- How to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate lessons and learning as part of the school curriculum
- Health and safety practice and the role of the individual in promoting and safeguarding pupil and staff welfare
- How to promote and contribute to the implementation of qualities and inclusion policies in schools
- Driven to achieve the best for themselves and the children
- Committed
- Enthusiastic
- Able to motivate self and others
- Calm under pressure
- Well organised
- Creative
- Approachable
- Excellent attendance record
- Flexible
What the school offers its staff
- Enthusiastic, well-motivated children
- Committed staff team
- Supportive parents and governors
- On-going professional development opportunities
- A kind, caring, nurturing environment
Further information about the job
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the duties of a teacher in accordance with the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and other relevant statutory provisions, and to carry out other such associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Head Teacher.
Professional Responsibilities
- Implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and inspiring curriculum for pupils, incorporating the areas of learning for Early Years Foundation Stage in line with the policies of the school and national directives
- Facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of EYFS pupils and designated groups of pupils
- Prepare and implement support plans for individual pupils
- Foster a learning environment and educational experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to develop and fulfil their individual potential
- Share in the development and review of the EYFS curriculum, teaching materials, methods of teaching and assessment in collaboration with the wider EYFS team and EYFS Lead
- Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children
Responsible for
- Developing the EYFS team, including Nursery, in partnership with the EYFS Lead
- Closely liaise with parents, carers and other professionals within the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the wider school, including fellow staff, subject leaders and colleagues from external agencies (for example, specialist teachers from the LA support services, health professionals and social workers)
- Motivate children’s learning, both indoors and outdoors, encouraging learning through experience and interests
- Ensure the smooth transition between Nursery and Reception and Reception to Year 1.
- Duties
- Teach all areas of the Foundation Stage curriculum
- Be responsible and support the EYFS lead to ensure effective planning, preparation and evaluation of all aspects of EYFS provision
- Provide pastoral care and support to children and provide them with a secure environment in which to learn
- Develop and produce quality visual aids, teaching resources and areas of continuous provision within the EYFS unit
- Organise learning materials and resources, making imaginative use of resources
- Assist with the development of children's personal/social and language abilities
- Support the development of children's basic skills, including physical coordination, speech and communication
- Encourage children's mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play
- Develop children's curiosity, knowledge and skills through our skills based provision offer
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 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.
About Bessacarr Primary
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 455 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bessacarr Primary website
- Email address
- graham.rhodes@empoweringmindsmat.uk
- Phone number
- 01302 535110
We are a family of schools which values and embraces diversity and uniqueness across our trust and in our communities. We empower our children, staff, and wider communities to be ambitious and be the very best that they can be, in order to have the confidence to achieve their chosen place in society. We will achieve this through strong relationships, resilience, support, challenge, motivation and positivity. We aim to provide strong, ambitious and inspirational leadership in every school so that every pupil and every member of staff is encouraged to achieve more than they thought possible. Our learning evolves and adapts, moving toward our vision of aspiration.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Arranging a visit to Bessacarr Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email graham.rhodes@empoweringmindsmat.uk.
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