EYFS Teacher
Highwoods Community Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9SN15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Mainscale or UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years teacher to join our dedicated team. In our Early Years setting, children are supported to get the very best start to their education.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for working with younger pupils
- Has a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum
- Can adapt provision to meet the varying needs of all children
- Works well as part of a team, especially alongside support staff
- Has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils
- Understands the importance of routines, boundaries and strong relationships
- Builds positive and trusting relationships with parents and carers
- Has QTS
What the school offers its staff
Highwoods Community Primary School is highly sought after by families. We are proud of our glowing Ofsted report and, most importantly, our incredible pupils. We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school, ambitious for every child to become the very best version of themselves.
What others say about our school:
- “Inclusion across the school feels truly exceptional and authentic”(Advisor Visit, 2025)
- “The school’s very high expectations of behaviour are shown through pupils’ positive actions in lessons and around the school. Pupils behave exceptionally well, attend regularly and have excellent attitudes to learning”(Ofsted)
- “An ambitious, intelligently designed curriculum is securely in place. It starts from the moment children enter Reception. Children in the early years access engaging and purposeful learning that skilfully prepares them for Year 1. Pupils become confident learners with wide ranging knowledge and skills”(Ofsted)
- “Pupils love being part of Highwoods Community Primary School. The school is a warm, welcoming and inclusive community. Pupils thoroughly enjoy coming to school to learn”(Ofsted)
- “Staff are positive that leaders do all they can to help them balance work, training and family life”(Ofsted)
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Supporting our teachers and staff to thrive, enjoy their work and continue to develop is vital to us at Highwoods. Our strong staff retention reflects this, along with wellbeing surveys that place us in the top 10% of organisations for job satisfaction.
Because of the short notice period, we are able to offer flexibility in this role. We welcome applications from candidates with a range of experience, and we are happy to shape the role around your strengths, capacity and ambitions.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years teacher to join our dedicated team. In our Early Years setting, children are supported to get the very best start to their education.
Further information about the job
For the right candidate, if appropriate for them, there may be opportunities for leadership responsibility. This could include leading Early Years, joining the leadership team, or taking on additional responsibilities such as leading Pupil Premium.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Highwoods Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 447 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highwoods Community Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@highwoodsprimary.com
- Phone number
- 01206 845238
Arranging a visit to Highwoods Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@highwoodsprimary.com.
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