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  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time: 0.5fte

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, nurturing, and motivated Early Years Teacher to join the team at one of our primary schools. This is a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about providing the very best start to the children’s learning journey.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a commitment to creating a stimulating and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. They will be skilled in building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues, and will work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Please note, this role will be based at Thomas Bewick Primary School, but as it is a Trust position, there is the potential for the role to move to one of the other primary schools within the Trust in the future.

Main 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.

What the school offers its staff

Our Benefits

  • An excellent pension scheme with a generous 28.68% 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 to take on a new challenge and make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you!

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.

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

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.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

About NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

School type
Academies, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
250 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01670613162

Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School is a one-form entry school of over 200 pupils with additional provision for the care of two-year-old children situated on Moorhouse Lane in the Hirst area of Ashington.

At Thomas Bewick, we strive everyday to adhere to our Academy LIGHT values, to love one another, include everyone, goodness is valued, hope for a bright future and be true to ourselves and be honest with others. As a result, Thomas Bewick is a happy, welcoming and friendly school where each and every child matters and their individual needs are our focus.

We encourage our learners to have a love of reading; whether it be stories, poetry or non-fiction. Storytime is sacrosanct and we feel it is imperative that the children hear a range of texts which are linked to their Enquiry for the half term. All staff are excited to share stories which they know the children will enjoy and broaden their horizons. Visit our Reading Corner to find out more! Our experienced staff make great efforts to create an environment where the children are engaged in a rich curriculum, inspired to learn further, happy and secure at school being surrounded by friends.

It is our aim that each and every child in our care can reach and surpass their potential. We welcome working closely with parents and carers to ensure that their children are achieving the best they can.

Arranging a visit to NCEA Thomas Bewick C of E Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.fannon@ncea.org.uk.

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