EYFS Class Teacher

Hethersett VC Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3DB

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MSP3-UPS3

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

Tel: 01603 810498

Email: finance@hethersettprimary.co.uk

Website:  https://www.hethersettvcprimary.co.uk/

Headteacher: Matthew Parslow-Williams

NOR: 330

• Salary – MPS3 – UPS3 (£37,101 - £51,048 pa)
• Temporary – maternity cover (until 31 December 2027, estimated)
• Full Time
• Required for 4 January 2027

Hethersett VC Primary School is a welcoming and vibrant school located in the popular and rapidly expanding village of Hethersett, on the southern edge of Norwich. With approximately 330 pupils on roll, we pride ourselves on our supportive and dedicated staff team, who work collaboratively to ensure the very best outcomes for every child.

The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative, and committed EYFS teacher to join our team and provide maternity cover in a Reception class. The position is a 1.0 FTE role.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations of both behaviour and achievement for all pupils.
• Can inspire and motivate children to develop a love of learning.
• Demonstrates strong curriculum knowledge and effective classroom practice.
• Thrives as part of a positive, collaborative team.
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm, and innovation to planning and teaching.

In return, we offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team.
• A welcoming school community at the heart of a thriving village.
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued success of our school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

How to apply

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for job’ button.

Completed forms should be returned to – finance@hethersettprimary.co.uk

Closing date:  25 September 2026

Interview date:  29 September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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

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

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 Hethersett VC Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hethersett VC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hethersett-vc-primary-school

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