EYFS Teacher and Phonics Lead (FT)

West Pennard Church of England Primary School, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  23/02/26 or sooner if able to be released for January

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full Time (Mon-Fri)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: ECT/MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the teaching team of our popular, thriving village primary school. West Pennard CE Primary School was graded as ‘Outstanding’ in two areas, and ‘Good’ in all other areas (Ofsted February 2025).

Applicants should:

Professional Expertise

• Be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of early childhood development and how young children learn best.
• Be experienced in leading or coordinating phonics and early reading initiatives across EYFS and Key Stage 1 or keen to develop in the role to be able to.
• Be confident in delivering systematic synthetic phonics (SSP) programmes e.g. Bug Club Phonics.
• Be skilled at using assessment data to drive improvement and inform targeted interventions.
• Be able to model outstanding teaching practice and support colleagues through mentoring or coaching or keen to develop in the role to be able to.
• Be familiar with the latest educational research and government guidance relating to phonics, reading, and the EYFS Framework.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Be able to inspires and motivate others with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Be able to demonstrate initiative and creativity in improving curriculum delivery and pupil outcomes.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team, building strong professional relationships across all phases.
• Be able to communicate clearly and confidently with staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies.
• Be a reflective practitioner who welcomes feedback and is committed to professional growth.

Personal Qualities

• Be warm, nurturing, and approachable — building excellent relationships with young children and their families.
• Be passionate about early learning and developing confident, enthusiastic readers.
• Be highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Be open-minded, flexible, and solution-focused when faced with challenges.
• Display high levels of energy, enthusiasm, and creativity in teaching practice.
• Uphold the school’s values and sets an exemplary standard of professionalism.

Commitment

• Be dedicated to ensure that every child achieves their full potential.
• Be committed to inclusion, equity, and the wellbeing of all learners.
• Be keen to contribute to the wider life of the school and its continuous improvement.
• Be enthusiastic about engaging parents and carers as active partners in children’s learning.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Polite, kind children who are excited about their learning
• A friendly and supportive leadership team who are committed to professional development and staff well-being
• A school set in beautiful grounds
• An opportunity to be part of a hard-working, committed team who value working together to provide the best possible education for our pupils
• The opportunity to develop skills and to progress.
• The opportunity to be part of the Senior Leadership Team (depending on skills and experience)

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 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.

Upload additional documents

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

Job-Application-Form-West Pennard-2025 (1).doc - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Pennard Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 225 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Pennard Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: hwebster@westpennardschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01458832866
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-pennard-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to West Pennard Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hwebster@westpennardschool.co.uk.

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