EYFS Teacher 0.6/ 0.8 (Fixed Term)

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (815)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS

EYFS Teacher 0.6/ 0.8 (Fixed Term) job summary

Role Overview

• Contract Type: Full-Time / Fixed Term for 1 year with the potential for extension

• Salary Range: Main Pay Scale (MPS)

• Start Date: January 2027

• Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

The Governing Body of Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is seeking to appoint a passionate, dedicated EYFS practitioner to join our vibrant team.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

At Hillborough, our vision is for each child to discover their interests, build deep confidence, and grow a lifelong love of learning. We operate as an inclusive community where everyone takes care of themselves, each other, and our school. Guided by the principles of Values-based Education (VbE), everything we do is anchored by our core values:

• C - Community

• A - Aspiration

• R - Respect

• E - Empowering

What We Can Offer You:

• Work-Life Balance: A school culture where staff are highly valued, with reduced staff meetings and a priority focus on teacher well-being.

• Perks and Comfort: Free refreshments, subsidised staff lunches, and secure free on-site parking.

• Health and Well-being Support: Access to comprehensive healthcare support via our School Advisory Service well-being package.

• Modern Tech Infrastructure: Full integration with Google Workspace and access to Chromebooks across the school.

• Professional Growth: Tailored, high-quality, personalised CPD and training opportunities to invest in your future.

• Expert Support: Work alongside an ambitious, collaborative team with outstanding success supporting SEND, EAL, and SEMH needs.

The Person We Are Looking For:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Is an enthusiastic EYFS practitioner with high aspirations for all pupils' achievement and behaviour.

• Is inspired and passionate about early learning, with the ability to motivate and capture the imagination of young minds.

• Possesses excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage our families, valuing parents as their child's first educators.

• Demonstrates a commitment to whole-school improvement, enhancing our high standards and contributing to our warm school ethos.

How to Apply & Visit Us

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school to meet our wonderful, hard-working children and experience our nurturing environment first hand.

• To arrange a tour of our school: Contact our School Office at admin@hillboroughinfantschool.uk

• Closing Date: 30th October

• Interview Date: TBC

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment checks.

Please see attached document for a tour of our school or visit our school website: https://www.hillboroughinfants.co.uk/

Please see attached some infographics for more information about our school

.All applications must be made through MyNewTerm

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 Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 296 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hillborough Infant and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillborough-infant-and-nursery-school

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