EYFS Foundation 1 Teacher

St George's Primary School, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH45 3NF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (777)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: M1-M6

EYFS Foundation 1 Teacher job summary

EYFS Foundation 1 Teacher

Fixed Term Position 2nd November 2026 - 31st August 2027 (with the intention to make permanent)

The governing body and leadership team at St George’s are seeking a committed and talented Foundation 1 teacher to support the school’s drive for excellent learning and teaching. Extensive induction and high-quality CPD will be available for the successful candidate. 

School Visit Invitation for Prospective Candidates

Candidates are invited to visit the school for an informal tour and discussion regarding the post at 4.00pm on Wednesday 7th October 2026 at St George’s Lower Site.

If you would like to participate in this school tour, please confirm your attendance by e-mailing the school office, marked for the attention of Mylie Barker

Details regarding locations and car parking can be found on the school website’s location page.

The post is initially until 31st August 2027, however, we hope to make this position permanent. 

The successful applicant must have the following qualities:

• A commitment to evidence-based practice and delivering high quality teaching and learning. 
• Experience of planning and delivering a high-quality curriculum.
• Ability to develop excellent relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
• Commitment to positive behaviour management.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (you are one of 3 classes in our Foundation 1 team)
• Willingness to show initiative and commitment to our school.
• Experience of assessment and planning for next steps.
• Willingness to engage in reflective practice.
• Commitment to your professional development.

We will offer, in return: 

• Commitment to your professional development to help you thrive and develop as a teacher.
• Enquiring children, with a thirst for learning.
• A committed and dedicated staff and governing body.
• Extensive induction and support.
• A superb school environment for you to work in.
• Many employee benefits including subsidised meals and access to health and assistance services.

All candidates must be aware of the safeguarding nature of this work.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

The successful candidates will receive a full induction for their role including safeguarding awareness and practice.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

For further information about working at St George’s and our safer Recruitment procedures please refer to the school’s website:

Closing date is 9.00am on Monday 12th October 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th October 2026

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

We will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will examine data that is publicly available to identify any incidents or issues. Areas of concern will be discussed during interview .

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 George's Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 922 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St George's Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-primary-school-wallasey

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