EYFS Teacher

Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8NP

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Main Teacher Payscale

EYFS Teacher job summary

We are seeking an EYFS teacher who recognises the vital importance of building strong foundations for every child’s learning journey. The ideal candidate will embrace a creative, play‑based curriculum, demonstrate a strong commitment to raising standards, and ensure that every child is inspired, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.

About Our School

Nestled in the heart of our village, Breachwood Green JMI is a small, half-form entry primary school with a big sense of community. We are proud of our strong relationships with families and the wider village, and we are well-regarded for our inclusive ethos and focus on achieving the highest standards.

Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Our parents are supportive and engaged, and our staff team is supportive, collaborative, and dedicated to making a difference.

What We Offer

• A focused and forward-thinking school with a clear vision for success
• A curriculum tailored to meet the needs and interests of our pupils
• Children who are motivated, respectful, and a pleasure to teach
• A strong emphasis on professional development and learning
• A caring and supportive environment for staff wellbeing
• A culture of teamwork, where everyone is valued
• Dedicated PPA time built into your timetable
• Small class size (currently 16 pupils)
• A teaching assistant to support learning in the classroom

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged - we’d love to show you why we are so proud of our school. Please email the office to arrange a visit.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and appoint early should successful applications be received, so early submission of your application is recommended.

Breachwood Green JMI School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to this post having access to children, candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

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 Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/breachwood-green-junior-mixed-and-infant-school

Breachwood Green is in North Hertfordshire, close to Hitchin, Harpenden and the borders of Luton. We are a thriving village school with 95 pupils on roll. We offer a happy, secure, engaging learning environment which inspires inquistive mind. We work together to enable pupils and staff to grow in confidence, develop their potential and be the best they can be.

Opportunities for staff to learn are provided through PPA and CPD. Breachwood Green JMI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

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