EYFS Class Teacher

St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3DB

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 subject to clearances

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 34,068.00 - 46,940.00

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking a qualified and passionate Early Years Teacher with experience of teaching phonics using the Read Write Inc. scheme to join our team. The role will involve teaching across our Nursery and Reception classes, as well as working with our newly established, adjoining provision for two-year-olds. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality education and care, supporting every child’s learning and development, and working collaboratively as part of a dedicated and committed team.

We are looking for someone who:

Is kind, caring, energetic, and enthusiastic

Is well-organised, flexible, and creative

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enjoys working as part of a team

Promotes inclusion and has high expectations for all children

Acts as a positive role model in behaviour and communication

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What we offer:

A welcoming school community with happy, eager-to-learn children

A commitment to your professional development

A supportive and forward-thinking team

A school that values each child as an individual and nurtures their potential

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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-a-catholic-voluntary-academy

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