EYFS/Reception Classroom Teacher

Grestone Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 1ND

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

EYFS/Reception Classroom Teacher job summary

Location: Grestone Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: Full Time | Maternity Cover
Reports to: SLT Link

EYFS/Reception Teacher

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed EYFS/Reception teacher to join a welcoming and successful primary school.

Grestone Academy is seeking a dedicated classroom practitioner who is passionate about early years education and committed to helping every child get the best possible start to their learning journey.

Why join Grestone Academy?

Grestone Academy is a vibrant and inclusive primary school at the heart of the Handsworth Wood community. We are proud to be a ‘Good’ school where children enjoy learning, achieve well, and are supported to thrive.

Our ethos is built around our core values of Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), which underpin everything we do.

We have a clear and ambitious vision focused on continuous improvement and ensuring the very best outcomes for all children. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team at an important stage in the school’s continued development.

The role

As an EYFS/Reception Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality early years provision that inspires curiosity, builds strong foundations, and supports every child to succeed.

Classroom teaching

Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate EYFS provision

• Create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

• Ensure strong progress through high-quality teaching and assessment

• Support early language, communication, and personal development

Early years practice

• Plan and deliver learning in line with the EYFS framework

• Use continuous provision effectively to support independent learning

• Observe, assess, and respond to children’s individual needs

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency and high standards

Whole school contribution

• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

• Support school priorities and a culture of high expectations

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about early years education and committed to making a difference.

You will:

• Be a strong classroom practitioner with EYFS/primary experience

• Have a clear understanding of effective early years teaching and learning

• Be nurturing, enthusiastic, and committed to inclusive practice

• Have high expectations for all children’s progress and development

• Be a collaborative team member who contributes positively to school life

What we offer

At Grestone Academy and Hamstead Hall Academy Trust, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive.

• A supportive environment

• A welcoming and collaborative staff team

• Enthusiastic, polite, and engaged pupils

• A positive culture with high expectations and strong behaviour

• Professional development

• Excellent CPD opportunities and ongoing support

• Structured induction for new staff and ECTs

• A strong focus on staff development and progression

Wellbeing & benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous pension scheme

• Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts

• Cycle to work scheme

• Eye care contributions

• Health initiatives including flu vaccinations

Come and visit us

We warmly welcome visits to the school so you can experience our community first-hand.

Available visit times:

• Friday 24th April - 2:30pm

• Monday 27th April - 9:00am

• Wednesday 29th April - 4:00pm

To arrange a visit, please contact: HR@hamsteadhall.com

Apply now

If you are an enthusiastic EYFS teacher ready to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding statement

Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including online checks.

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

“Hamstead Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates”.

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 Grestone Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 381 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grestone Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grestone-academy

Grestone Academy is a medium-sized primary school in the heart of Handsworth Wood. Established in 2013, Grestone Academy sets out its values through, PRIDE – Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Diversity Excellence ‘to ensure our children enjoy school, love learning and achieve so they can contribute to and access all that Modern Britain offers’

We are really proud of the progress Grestone Academy has already made in becoming a dynamic primary school where all play their part in supporting the children to shine.
The Academy is already well established on it’s journey of development and has a clear and concise vision of where it is heading in order to become the very best it can be. We believe this is a really exciting opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified teaching staff to join Grestone Academy at a key point in our journey.

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