EYFS / KS1 Classroom Teacher

John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6JZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS / ECT

EYFS / KS1 Classroom Teacher job summary

and Bure Valley School

Part of Aylsham Learning Federation

Tel: 01263 732844

Email: abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk

Website: www.johngaunt.norfolk.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher: Mr Duncan Spalding

Headteacher (Primary): Mr Jamie Olney

• Salary - MPR/UPR/ECT
• Temporary to May 2026
• Part Time
• 0.6 FTE
• Required from February 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed EYFS/KS1 teacher to join our friendly and supportive team on a temporary basis from February to May 2026. Personal qualities are of paramount importance and the person appointed will be expected to display energy, good humour and reliability. This post represents an excellent professional development opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to develop their classroom practice by working as part of a strong and dedicated team. 

We believe wholeheartedly in helping teachers to improve their classroom practice and our CPD programme is incredibly strong. Every teacher gets to work with one of our highly experienced teacher coaches to help them to develop their practice and become the best teacher they can be. We are also committed to exploring evidence based practice and current research in education. 

Bure Valley School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School form the primary phase of Aylsham Learning Federation which supports the learning of children from nursery through to year 11. All schools are members of The Aylsham Cluster Trust, which along with other cluster schools, is focused on raising standards and improving the quality of life for our children and their families. 

Our schools have excellent staff, superb facilities and great pupils. We receive excellent support from parents and the wider community. Our goal is to create a caring environment for all children, so that every child feels safe, happy and valued. We want our pupils to develop a love of learning, to experience enjoyment and challenge and to strive for excellence in their achievements.

If you would like to join a successful and genuinely warm and friendly Federation with a tremendous community attitude, then we would love to hear from you. Further information is available on our school websites - www.burevalleyschool.org.uk and - www.johngaunt.norfolk.sch.uk or by telephoning Ali Barker, ALF HR Manager on 01263 733270, extension 154. Completed applications should be emailed to abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk or posted to Ali Barker, Aylsham High School, Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, NR11 6AN. 

How to apply

A job description/person specification and our safeguarding policy are available from ‘Attachments’.

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, an application form and further information is available on our school websites - www.burevalleyschool.org.uk and - www.johngaunt.norfolk.sch.uk or by telephoning Ali Barker, ALF HR Manager on 01263 733270, extension 154.

Completed applications should be emailed to - abarker@aylshamhigh.norfolk.sch.uk or posted to Ali Barker, Aylsham High School, Sir Williams Lane, Aylsham, NR11 6AN. 

Early applications are welcomed and will be reviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early and without prior notice once the vacancy has been filled.

Closing date:  26 January 2026, 9am

Interview date:  To be confirmed

Aylsham Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

References will be requested for all shortlisted applicants.

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

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 John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-of-gaunt-infant-and-nursery-school

Bure Valley School and John of Gaunt Infant and Nursery School form the primary phase of Aylsham Learning
Federation which supports the learning of children from nursery through to year 11. All schools are members of
The Aylsham Cluster Trust, which along with other cluster schools, is focused on raising standards and improving
the quality of life for our children and their families.

Our schools have excellent staff, superb facilities and great pupils. We receive excellent support from parents
and the wider community. Our goal is to create a caring environment for all children, so that every child feels
safe, happy and valued. We want our pupils to develop a love of learning, to experience enjoyment and
challenge and to strive for excellence in their achievements.

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