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  • Job start date

    28 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Early Years Teacher job summary

Hours: 1.0fte 
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: 1 year FTC (until 31st August 2027) 

Bishop’s Primary School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, nurturing and motivated Early Years Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about providing children with the very best start to their learning journey.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a commitment to creating a stimulating, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive. You will be passionate about developing children’s curiosity, confidence and independence, and skilled in building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

You will be joining a welcoming and collaborative team that is committed to achieving the best outcomes for our pupils. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative and reflective in their practice, and who will contribute positively to the wider life of our school.

Main Roles and 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.  
  • Share in the development and review of the EYFS curriculum, teaching materials, methods of teaching and assessment in collaboration with the wider EYFS team i.e Headteacher and The Director of Early Years.  
  • Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children.  
  • Supporting and developing the EYFS team, including Nursery, in partnership with the Director of Early Years.

Why Join Us? 

As well as a rewarding career within an established Multi Academy Trust, we offer the following employee benefits 

  • An excellent pension scheme with a generous employer contribution from the Trust.
  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential wellbeing and support services.
  • Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support for all staff through Dittolo.
  • Access to The Nest, our childcare provision in Ashington and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, offering both paid and free 30-hour places for eligible families.
  • CPD opportunities with support from across the Trust. 
  • Gym membership discounts, with reduced rates at Sculpt Ashington and Places Leisure.
  • Eligibility for a Blue Light Card, giving Trust staff exclusive discounts at major retailers including Apple, JD Sports and TUI.

If you are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!  

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Northumberland Church of England Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

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About NCEA Bishop's Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
448 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Welcome to Bishop’s Primary School! We are based at the Josephine Butler Campus in Ashington alongside Duke’s Secondary School and Castle School.

We serve the wards of Ashington Central, College and Hirst and have capacity for over 510 children aged 3-11 years.

At Bishop’s Primary, we celebrate the uniqueness and talents of every child. Our team of professionals care about the children in our care and we have high expectations of behaviour and achievement in all areas and therefore focus equally on the personal, social and academic development of all of our pupils.

Our state-of-the-art school boasts a range of fabulous facilities and opportunities both indoors and outdoors to provide a stimulating and exciting learning environment.

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