EYFS Teacher

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN17 3LT

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  19 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6 £32,916 to £45,352 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and committed to giving children the very best start to their school journey.
• A practitioner with a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, including the EYFS Curriculum, assessment requirements and EYFS Profile.
• A teacher who understands child development and can create a nurturing, stimulating and engaging learning environment where all children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.
• A teacher who can plan and deliver high-quality learning opportunities through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences.
• Someone who can effectively observe, assess and respond to children's next steps, ensuring all pupils make strong progress from their starting points.
• A teacher who provides excellent pastoral care and understands the importance of supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.
• A practitioner who can effectively meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND, through inclusive practice, adaptive teaching and high expectations.
• A collaborative professional who will work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to support children's learning and wellbeing.
• An individual who is committed to fulfilling statutory responsibilities, including safeguarding, accurate record keeping and contributing positively to whole-school development.

What the school offers its staff

• Friendly, supportive staff team and senior leadership
• A caring, inclusive school community with strong parental and church links.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development aligned to our school priorities
• Local authority pay and conditions (pay scale dependent on experience).
• Support for flexible working/returners where appropriate.
• A well-resourced Early Years environment with enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description and Employee Specification.pdf - 199 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 101 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin.gandbcep@northlincs.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01724 842246
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gunness-and-burringham-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin.gandbcep@northlincs.gov.uk.

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