EYFS Teacher

Chickerell Primary Academy, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4AT

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1-6 £32,916 to £45,352 FTE

EYFS Teacher job summary

EYFS Teacher – September Start

We are looking for someone special to join our amazing school this September.

Do you have the passion to inspire our youngest learners and give them the very best start to their education? In our Early Years setting, every moment matters. We are seeking someone who understands the importance of building strong foundations—nurturing the skills, confidence and curiosity children need as they begin their journey through school.

We are looking for someone with:

• Endless patience
• Endless smiles
• Endless creativity

Our youngest children need someone who truly understands the complexities of working in the Early Years—someone who values the small but significant steps of progress they make each and every day.

If you believe you are the person these children need, we would love to hear from you.

Offered initially on a fixed term basis until 31 August 2027 

We can offer the candidate:

• An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
• Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
• Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

 

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.

 

Visits to Chickerell Primary Academy are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the administrator on 01305 579148

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

 

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 Chickerell Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chickerell Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chickerell-primary-academy

"Good" two form entry, community primary.

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