Early Years Teacher
Swain House Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JL20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale - Depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate, caring, and motivated Early Years Teacher to join our vibrant primary school community. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young learners at the very start of their educational journey, supporting them to aspire, believe, persevere and achieve. The post is suitable for Early Career and experienced teachers.
About the Role
As an Early Years Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children can thrive. You will:
- plan and deliver engaging, stimulating, and age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
- observe, assess and monitor children’s development to inform and create tailored learning pathways
- foster a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued
- build strong, positive partnerships with parents and carers to support each child’s development
- maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing at all times
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- is fun, caring and enthusiastic, with a genuine love for working with young children
- is passionate about Early Years education and committed to inspiring lifelong learning
- is a motivating and creative practitioner who can engage and support all learners
- is an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, colleague and families
- is a team player who works collaboratively and contributes positively to school life
- has high expectations of behaviour and learning
- is resilient
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- a respectful, diverse, inclusive and safe environment where all children learn and thrive
- enthusiastic, friendly and well-motivated children who love to learn
- a team of caring, committed and highly skilled staff and Governors
- a supportive Leadership Team
- an ambitious Swain House centric curriculum which is personalised, celebrates diversity and offers a wide range of opportunities to broaden children’ experiences
- tailored CPD and opportunities to support career progression
Further information about the job
We are extremely proud of our happy and friendly school where all staff have a deep commitment to supporting the children and families of the community. Our school community is built on our core values: aspire, believe, persevere, achieve. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for both children and staff, where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our children benefit from an ambitious curriculum and many opportunities to engage in extra-curricular clubs and sports. Children in Key Stage 2 attend a residential visit every year and all of our children benefit from a range of regular, outdoor learning experiences at school including working in our fantastic wildlife area. Children are very positive about these visits and experiences and they give our children lifelong memories of their time at Swain House Primary School.
Swain House Primary School also has a Resourced Provision for Deaf Children. These children are integrated fully into the life of the school and are valued members of the school community.
If you are ready to make a real difference in young children’s lives and join a dedicated and friendly team, we would love to hear from you. Please book a visit to look round and meet our fantastic children and enthusiastic staff.
Candidates are welcome to visit school and can arrange a visit by contacting Jenny Smith-jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 12:00 Midday
Interview date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Swain House Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 511 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Swain House Primary School website
- Email address
- jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01274 639049
We are extremely proud of our happy and friendly school where all staff have a deep commitment to supporting the pupils and families of the community. Our pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum and many opportunities to engage in extra-curricular clubs and sports. Pupils in Key Stage 2 attend a residential visit every year and all of our pupils benefit from a range of regular, outdoor learning experiences at school including working in our fantastic wildlife area. Pupils are very positive about these visits and experiences and they give our children lifelong memories of their time at Swain House Primary School.
Swain House Primary School also has a Resourced Provision for Deaf Children. These pupils are integrated fully into the life of the school and are valued members of the school community.
Arranging a visit to Swain House Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk.
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