EYFS Class Teacher
Byron Wood Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 7EJ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2025
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
4 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,235.00 - £45,803.00 Annually (Actual)
EYFS Class Teacher job summary
Location: Byron Wood Primary Academy, Sheffield
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (1 Year Maternity Cover)
Start Date: October 2025
Byron Wood Primary Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated EYFS Class Teacher to join our vibrant team on a one-year maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young learners in a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive.
As part of the Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional education and fostering a culture of high expectations, ambition, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in shaping early learning experiences and supporting children to build strong foundations for future success.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver high-quality, engaging EYFS teaching that supports all learners
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment
- Plan and assess learning in line with EYFS curriculum and individual needs
- Promote positive behaviour and uphold the academy’s values
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies
- Support pupils with SEND through adaptive and inclusive strategies
- Contribute to the wider life of the academy, including enrichment activities
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience or strong interest in EYFS teaching
- A reflective, enthusiastic approach to classroom practice
- High expectations for all pupils and a commitment to inclusion
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A passion for early years education and child development
- Access to high-quality CPD and career development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
- Wellbeing support and family-friendly policies
- Opportunities to grow across the Astrea South Yorkshire region
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce, including people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Byron Wood Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 426 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Byron Wood Primary Academy website
We are extremely delighted to welcome you to Byron Wood Academy and we hope you’ll find all the information you require on our site.
At Byron Wood, we aim to establish a strong partnership with parents/carers in order to help build an environment where your children can thrive and reach their full potential.
If you cannot find what you’re looking for on our site, or you simply want to talk face-to-face with a member of staff, feel free to contact us. Our staff will be on hand to answer any queries you have or to keep you updated with the latest information regarding the academy.
Mrs Bee Wood – Principal
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