EYFS Nursery Class Teacher

Ryders Hayes School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 4HX

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (742)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £34,069.00 and £52,835.00
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS 3 dependent on experience.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, talented and dynamic EYFS Class Teacher to complement our hard-working team from January 2027(Spring Term) onwards, who will:

• inspire pupils, colleagues and parents;

• drive teaching and learning in the classroom and through strong subject leadership and as part of a curriculum team;

• bring fresh ideas and challenge; have high expectations for themselves and all our pupils;

• be resilient and have a positive mindset to work in this fast-paced and exciting environment.

• strengthen the EYFS phase with a wealth of experience

• have strong knowledge of the DfE EYFS framework and early learning pedagogy

• model and understand what great teaching in EYFS looks like

• can bring commitment, enthusiasm and energy to this post

• demonstrate excellent emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in partnership with our staff; a range of professionals, partners, pupils, parents and trustees

• be generous with their time because they want the very best outcomes for pupils

• see solutions rather than problems and who embraces teamwork

• champion our high standards of pupil behaviour and expectations of good character

• have wider impact beyond the classroom

• is keen and willing to engage in and promote evidence-based research and interventions

• have passion to fight for our children’s success, wellbeing and their futures

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• high-quality Early Years training and professional development opportunities.

• opportunity to teach within an Outstanding EYFS provision (Ofsted 2023)

• the opportunity to make a difference to our happy and successful school, with the pupil at the heart of every decision.

• A school open to new ideas and challenges; keen to adopt evidence-informed practice and willing to embrace change for the good of the school and partner schools.

• extensive CPD opportunities and investment in your career.

• Additional benefits as an Academy employee (including childcare, please see our attached People Strategy)

• opportunities to get involved in the DfE Stronger Practice Hub, wider work

• opportunity to be involved in supporting the Primary SCITT delivery for EYFS

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

At Ryders Hayes we take Safeguarding very seriously and expect all staff, visitors and parents to comply with our safeguarding expectations.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people and we expect everyone who works in our school to share this commitment.

Adults in our school take all welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk to us about anything that may worry them.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Ryders Hayes EYFS Nursery Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 337 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ryders Hayes School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 463 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ryders Hayes School website
• Email address: e.harrington@ryders-hayes.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ryders-hayes-school

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Arranging a visit to Ryders Hayes School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.harrington@ryders-hayes.co.uk.

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