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EYFS Class Teacher

Water Leys Primary School, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1HG

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• Job start date

  26 August 2025

• Closing date

  2 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main scale or upper pay range for a suitably experienced practitioner

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Children get off to a secure start in the Reception Year. Staff have high expectations of the children. Children are well prepared for key stage 1.” Ofsted April 2024

Are you someone who is dedicated and passionate about education?

Are you experienced in working with EYFS children?

Would you like to work in a great team and make a difference?

We are looking for a highly skilled teacher with experience of teaching in the Early Years to join our school on a full-time, permanent basis to teach one of our FS2 classes.

The classroom teacher will be responsible for creating a learning experience that enables and challenges our pupils to be the best that they can be.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of teaching EYFS classes.
• Puts the children at the forefront and supports our inclusive, caring ethos.
• Possess the ability to teach high quality lessons and to create memorable learning experiences.
• Is creative, dedicated and dynamic.
• Be an excellent communicator and be able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Have a strong understanding of child development, creativity and a nurturing approach.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all pupils can thrive.
• Engage with parents and carers to support the progress and well-being of pupils

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• The opportunity to work with friendly, enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and like a challenge.
• A happy, supportive and motivated team environment.
• A commitment to training and professional development.

What Ofsted said about us:

“Children get off to a secure start in the Reception Year. Staff have high expectations of the children. Children are well prepared for key stage 1.”

“Children have the opportunity to explore and learn through play. The provision has clearly defined areas and is well equipped.

We would encourage all potential candidates to visit our school prior to applying to enable you to meet our amazing pupils and friendly staff team.

Please contact the school office on 0116 2884135 to arrange a time to visit.

Further details about the role

EYFS Class Teacher

Salary Range: Main scale or upper pay range for a suitably experienced practitioner

Required for: Start of Autumn Term 2025

Closing Date: Friday 2nd May 2025 at 9am

Interviews: Friday 9th May 2025

Commitment to safeguarding

Water Leys Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All candidates must ensure that they can provide two references prior to interview.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description 2025 Class Teacher.doc - 87 KB (opens in new tab)

About Water Leys Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 402 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Water Leys Primary School website
• Email address: admin@waterleys.leics.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0116 2884135
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/water-leys-primary-school

Water Leys is a community primary school with 420 children from FS2 (aged 4) to Year 6 (11 year olds).

Arranging a visit to Water Leys Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@waterleys.leics.sch.uk.

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