Early Years Teacher
Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5LT8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
9 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full time or four days a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
- 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.
- Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children.
Additionally:
- Developing the EYFS team, including Nursery.
- 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
- 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.
- Work with others and contribute to the ethos of the school,
- Share knowledge gained with other practitioners and parents/carers.
- Observe, assess and record each child's progress and prepare reports for external agencies.
- Attend in-service training.
- Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities.
- Keep up to date with changes in the EYFS and developments in best practice.
- Be adaptable and flexible.
Play a full part in the life of the school community, and support its distinctive Christian ethos.
Follow and actively promote all the school’s policies and procedures.
Comply with health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
Actively pursue own personal and professional development.
What the school offers its staff
Become part of an enthusiastic and driven team
A range of CPD opportunities
to become part of a rural school community
Family atmosphere with well behaved and kind children
Support from the christian church
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for everyone involved in our school. We believe that everyone, and specifically those who are in vulnerable circumstances and less able to protect themselves, have the right to be kept safe from harm, exploitation, abuse and neglect.
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.
About Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 114 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- bursar@croughton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01869810727
Croughton All Saints is are thriving village school originally founded in 1842 and part of the building still retains original features including a thatched roof. We are a Voluntary Controlled Church of England school and have close links with the local Church and community. Children come mainly from Croughton, but we also welcome children from the surrounding villages, Brackley and the nearby American RAF base. We offer a personalised curriculum built on our Christian values. Our unique setting offers a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities to enhance our teaching and learning. Our vision is ‘How wonderful, how pleasing it is when all God’s people come together as one.’
For further details please contact us on (01869 810727) or email: bursar@croughton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
Please complete an application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
Arranging a visit to Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@croughton.northants-ecl.gov.uk.
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