EYFS Class Teacher

Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Teachers Main Scale

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

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Spring Meadow Primary School

EYFS Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Spring Meadow Primary School is an inclusive primary school at the heart of our community, where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Our pupils are enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we are proud of the supportive relationships that exist between staff, children and families. We are committed to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on both academic achievement and pupils’ personal development. Our dedicated and collaborative staff team work closely together to create a nurturing environment where everyone feels supported, inspired and motivated to succeed.

As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, we are seeking maternity cover for a EYFS class teacher to support our pupils’ success. We are looking for a passionate, resilient and inclusive qualified teacher to join our team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will have the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and create an engaging learning environment that supports both academic progress and emotional development.

Spring Meadow Primary School is part of LIFE Education Trust, a family of schools who work together and have the same mission, to build great learning communities founded on our values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion.

We are looking for someone who shares our values of Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion, and who has the determination and ability to continue to improve our provision to give every child the chance to achieve their potential.

At the heart of everything that we do is the belief that every child is unique and deserves exceptional learning experiences. Our learning environment is spacious and vibrant, and we take every opportunity to utilise the outdoors to inspire and ignite learning. Our dedicated team works consistently each day to nurture, challenge, and celebrate every child. If you share that commitment, Spring Meadow is a place where you can truly make a difference and help children to belong and flourish.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and adapted learning in line with the national curriculum and Early Years framework

Champion best practice in early years education, ensuring excellent outcomes for all children

Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using data to inform teaching

Create a positive, safe and stimulating classroom environment

Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health & safety requirements are consistently met

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL

Promote high expectations of behaviour and learning

Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers

Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and events

Maintain accurate records and fulfil statutory duties

Promote a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment that supports learning

Use positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches to support pupils’ development

Monitor and assess pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly

Support pupils to develop resilience, confidence and independence in learning

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an EYFS recognised teaching qualification

Has strong, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS framework

Demonstrates proven experience in early years teaching

Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations

Has strong classroom management and behaviour support skills

Understands SEMH needs and trauma-informed approaches

Has the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external professionals

Has strong communication and teamwork skills

Is committed to inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners

Is trained in behaviour management strategies and an understanding of relational practice

Has the ability to lead a team of Learning Support Assistants

Is able to adapt teaching effectively to meet a wide range of needs within the classroom

Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential

Uses assessment effectively to plan next steps and personalise learning

Creates a positive, nurturing and well-managed learning environment

Is reflective, proactive and committed to their own professional development

Contributes positively to the wider life and ethos of the school

What We Offer

Opportunities for professional learning and development

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people and the wider community

A supportive leadership team and a positive working culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Safeguarding

Spring Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit us for an informal look around. It’s a great opportunity to meet the team, see our setting in action, and get a real feel for what it’s like to work here.

Please complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

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 Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 354 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spring-meadow-primary-school-nursery

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