EYFS Class Teacher

Fulbridge Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 3JQ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  29 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £44,908.00 Annually (FTE)

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an EYFS Class Teacher to join Fulbridge Academy, as we continue to develop and expand our Early Years provision, including a dedicated EYFS facility designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in our youngest children.

At Fulbridge Academy, our overriding aim is to improve the lives of children by enabling them to enjoy learning and fulfil their potential. We are committed to developing resilient, curious learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to succeed both in school and beyond.

About Us

Fulbridge Academy is a research-informed school with a strong moral purpose that underpins everything we do. We believe that:

• our curriculum must be fit for purpose and meet the needs of our community

• our pedagogy should give every child the very best opportunity to succeed

• staff wellbeing, work-life balance, and ongoing professional development matter

Our curriculum is knowledge-rich, thoughtfully sequenced, and informed by evidence-based practice. In EYFS, this is reflected through a strong focus on early language development, purposeful continuous provision, and meaningful adult interactions that support children to build secure foundations for learning and wellbeing.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and reflective EYFS practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality early years education. The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping and developing our EYFS provision as it continues to grow.

You will have a secure understanding of early childhood education and value nurturing relationships, consistent routines, and inclusive practice. Working closely with colleagues, you will help create a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment where all children feel supported and able to thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• has a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, child development, and play-based learning

• is reflective and open to professional development, engaging positively with research, coaching, and CPD

• works collaboratively and contributes to a supportive staff culture

• builds strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues

• is organised, consistent, and thoughtful, with high expectations for children and themselves

What can we offer?

• A friendly, supportive staff team and an approachable leadership team

• Timetabled PPA alongside additional planning days to support high-quality planning

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance

• A 1:1 coaching programme to support professional growth and reflective practice

• A carefully considered CPD offer aligned to individual and school priorities

• A research-informed approach to teaching and learning, grounded in evidence-based practice

• A commitment to reducing unnecessary workload and administration

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn

• Opportunities for career development and progression within the school

The role is full time, however, part time would be considered

Main Scale pay

Actual salary will be dependent on the number of hours and days worked

April 2026 or September 2026 start

We encourage all interested applicants to get in touch if they are thinking about applying for the position. Tours of the school are highly recommended, please contact Jo Adcock at jo.adcock@fulbridgeacademy.co.uk or on 01733 566990 to arrange a visit

Deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 February 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. If you have previously applied for this role in the past 6 months, please do not reapply.

The Four Cs MAT is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments involve regulated activity and are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure and two successful references. Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Online searches are carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

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.

About Fulbridge Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 926 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fulbridge Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fulbridge-academy

At Fulbridge our overriding aim is to ensure that we improve the lives of the children by enabling them to enjoy learning and fulfil their potential by developing the resilience, curiosity, knowledge and skills required to be successful.
There is a moral purpose and underlying rationale to all we do:
● We ensure the curriculum is fit for purpose
● Our pedagogy gives children the best chances to succeed
● Staff have an excellent work life balance

At Fulbridge Academy we have designed an innovative, knowledge-rich curriculum that will prepare children for their future. It is informed by research and shaped to meet the needs of our local community. Our curriculum enables each child to develop an active mind, identity, heart and voice. The knowledge and skills of the curriculum are thoughtfully sequenced so that children remember what they learn and understand the key concepts of each subject.

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