EYFS teacher

Christ Church Primary School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3TE

25 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time: 6.5 hours per week - 1 day (Wednesdays)
Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2026
Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352 teachers main scale FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a passionate EYFS class teacher to work in our Nursery provision delivering high quality lessons whilst successfully nurturing and inspiring our youngest pupils.

Christ Church Primary School is located in the heart of Burton-upon-Trent, in the middle of a vibrant, multi-cultural and supportive community. We are pleased to be able to offer an excellent opportunity to join our hardworking and dedicated team as we continue on our journey to outstanding.

The Governors of Christ Church primary School would like to hear from you if you are someone who:

Is an outstanding EYFS classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others
Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success
Is a caring professional
Has a clear understanding of the EYFS and primary curriculum
Has a dynamic and creative approach to learning
Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour
Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach
Will be committed to extra-curricular activities
Is able to work supportively and work in a team

A visit to the school is encouraged to fully appreciate what the school can offer to the right candidate, please contact the school to make an appointment on 01283 247400

To apply for this post please download the school’s application form.

Closing date: 12pm noon – Tuesday 13th January 2026

Interview date: Friday 16th January 2026

Please send completed application and recruitment and monitoring forms to s.smith@christchurch-burton.staffs.sch.uk or post to

Christ Church Primary School

Dale Street

Burton on Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 3TE

What the school offers its staff

can offer:

Friendly, talented and enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
A forward thinking school that has excellent relationships with its community
High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
A caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils
Strong supportive parents and Governors
- A strong commitment of professional development and support for the right candidate who has the aspiration to further develop their leadership skills

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.