EYFS Teacher

Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6AJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £38,400.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual)

EYFS Teacher job summary

Higham on the Hill Church of England Primary School is a small and nurturing rural primary school set in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. As a close-knit school community, we pride ourselves on knowing every child as an individual, celebrating their achievements and supporting them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational EYFS Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who understands the importance of high-quality provision in the Early Years. You will create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn. You will have high expectations for all children, recognising and celebrating their unique strengths whilst supporting them to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding teaching and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. You will have a strong understanding of child development, be committed to fostering positive relationships with children and families, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work in a welcoming and friendly school community where every individual is known and valued. Our children are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn, and our staff are committed to working collaboratively to provide the very best education. We offer a rich and engaging curriculum, extensive outdoor learning opportunities and strong links with our local church and village community. You will also benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and support from experienced colleagues across the Trust.

As a Church of England school, our Christian values underpin all aspects of school life. We enjoy strong links with St Peter's Church and are proud of the caring, inclusive environment we provide for our pupils, families and staff.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and experience first-hand what makes Higham on the Hill such a special place to learn, work and grow.

Come and join us in making a difference to the lives of children every day.

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 Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/higham-on-the-hill-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a small, rural, village primary school in the heart of England. With only four classes, we are able to create a very warm and happy environment for everyone who learns, works and plays here. The class teachers are supported by learning support assistants.

Our facilities are wide ranging. We have an on site breakfast club every morning, where the children are provided with breakfast and a range of activities and we run an after school care club daily. Every term a variety of clubs run after school hours and at lunchtimes.

We are blessed with extensive school grounds, including a large playground, trim trail, large playing field and a pond area. These grounds are used regularly as the school has an outdoor learning focus. Our curriculum is exciting and engaging, with topics being enhanced by local walks, external trips and visitors to school. From year 5, children learn to play a musical instrument, receiving tuition from a specialist teacher who visits each week. A modern foreign language is taught to children in year KS2. Children from year 5 and 6 swim at Hinckley Leisure Centre.
As a Church of England primary school, we have extensive links with St. Peter's Church, visiting often and welcoming clergy into school. At St. Peters, we hold Harvest, Christingle, Easter and Y6 Leavers services over the year.

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