EYFS Class Teacher
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PG16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- GLF MPR 1 to MPR 3
EYFS Class Teacher job summary
Ready to Inspire a Love of Learning from Day One?
We are looking for an exceptional EYFS Teacher to join our warm, ambitious, and nurturing team, helping our youngest learners take their very first steps on an exciting educational journey.
If you're a passionate practitioner who can spark curiosity, build confidence, and create unforgettable learning experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
This is more than just a teaching role. It's a chance to make a lasting impact at a crucial stage in a child's development while working within a supportive school community that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.
As our EYFS Teacher, you will:
- Create an inspiring and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive
- Deliver high-quality teaching that ignites curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning
- Support every child to make exceptional progress across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Foster children's personal, social, and emotional development, helping them grow in confidence and independence
- Build strong partnerships with families, ensuring every child receives the support they need to flourish
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated and friendly team committed to achieving the very best for children
- Contribute to the ongoing development and success of our Early Years provision and wider school community
What we're looking for:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A proven track record of delivering good or outstanding practice within EYFS
- Strong understanding of assessment and the ability to use data effectively to drive pupil progress
- A commitment to high expectations and achieving excellent outcomes for every child
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues
- A positive, resilient, and reflective approach to teaching and professional development
- A genuine passion for Early Years education and helping children reach their full potential
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
About Hillcroft Primary School
Hillcroft is a happy, vibrant and forward thinking school, our excellent staff team are committed and dedicated in ensuring that each and every child is nurtured to achieve their personal best. We have high standards and expect the best. As part of the Chalklands Cluster, comprising of four GLF schools within the area, we have a collaborative approach towards working which means the schools work closely together to provide an exceptional educational experience to the local communities. The schools benefit from being able to share resources and support each other where needed. It will also allow for more opportunities for career progression across the cluster and give you the chance to enhance your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: January 2027
Pay Scale: GLF MPR 1 to MPR 3
Contract type: Permanent - Can consider full time or part time (please confirm your preference in your supporting statement)
Closing Date: 22nd Nov 2026
Interview date: TBA
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
The successful candidate will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and be a strong team player.
What we are looking for
• Experience of working in Primary setting
• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• A successful track record of improving performance outcomes
• A passion to make a difference
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