EYFS/KS1 Teacher

Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5XQ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

EYFS/KS1 Teacher job summary

We are looking to appoint an inspirational EYFS classroom practitioner to lead our EYFS team which was rated outstanding by Ofsted in July 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to have excellent research-based practice in the EYFS curriculum and curriculum delivery with a genuine drive to achieve the highest standards for all children as they start their school journey at Austin Farm Academy.

We provide a high-quality educational environment and curriculum to maximise potential and develop character in our children. Our staff work together with commitment and complete clarity of purpose, complemented by a deep understanding of each child's individual academic, social and emotional needs.

The successful candidate will:

Be a highly effective, creative teacher with a specialism and vision for the Early Years..

Be passionate about providing all children with the opportunity to succeed and progress through delivering a creative and engaging curriculum. have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and KS1 National Curriculum.

Be open to new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning within EYFS.

Be motivated by research and professional development.

Have strong inter-personal skills to forge positive relationships within the school’s community.

Have high expectations of behaviour and a commitment for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

We will offer you:

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos.

Happy, enthusiastic children with positive attitudes.

A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children.

A commitment to high quality continued professional development.

Opportunities to work closely with other Westcountry Schools Trust schools sharing best practice.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 20th October 2025 and interviews will be held on Thursday 23 October.2025. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school on 01752 705367 or email mailbox@austinfarmacademy.com for further details and to arrange a visit.

Austin Farm Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS Check.

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 Austin Farm Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Austin Farm Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/austin-farm-academy

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