EYFS Teacher

Ludham Primary School and Nursery, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5QN

62 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 September 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  9 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1-6

EYFS Teacher job summary

Part of the Hartismere Family of Schools 

Tel: 01692 678293 

Email: office@ludham.norfolk.sch.uk 

Website: https://www.ludham.norfolk.sch.uk/ 

Headteacher:  Mrs Andrea Goreham 

NOR:  113 

• Salary – MPS 1–6 
• Temporary  
• Part Time 
• 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) 

Ludham Primary School and nursery is situated in the heart of the Norfolk broads on a beautiful site, including an area of woodland.  

This part time, role is in a mixed EYFS class (primarily Reception year class). 

We are keen to secure a high calibre, inspiring teacher who can make a positive contribution to our outward-looking, forward-thinking team. The ideal candidate is passionate about making a difference to our children’s learning and believes in our ability to transform individuals and build communities through education.  

You will have the ability to provide high quality teaching and enable effective use of resources. You will have high standards for learning and achievement for pupils, within an atmosphere in which pupils feel challenged, valued and secure. As a small, community primary school, building rapport with pupils/families/carers is key. 

Specialist training in delivering Early reading and Read Write Inc. phonics is desirable but not essential. 

The school is a well led, dynamic team where kindness and professionalism is paramount and whose colleagues all enjoy supporting a culture of ‘excellence through enjoyment’ amongst our pupils, within a diverse, creative, irresistible curriculum. The appointed candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues and will be supported by a commitment to high quality CPD. 

Along the way, you’ll be joining us on a rewarding journey from Good to Great and will play an important part in taking us there. Our school has a rising roll and the children are truly delightful. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant primary school with excellent resources and a well-established Forest School provision. You will have a commitment to creative, solution-focused working and outdoor learning. The successful candidate will be a team player, taking a full part in the wider life of this happy and busy school.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced (MPS) or passionate Early Career Teacher who is passionate about student experience, teaching, learning and assessment, and the difference that education makes to the lives of our students and the communities in which we live and work.  

The successful candidate will be: 

• An exemplary classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners and all pupil groups. 
• Knowledgeable of the Early Years Framework, National curriculum and assessment arrangements. 
• Child-centred and committed to the ethos of our school. 
• A teacher who enjoys inspiring all children to learn through a creative, irresistible curriculum. 
• A reflective practitioner who considers the needs of all children. 
• An excellent team player, committed to contributing to the wider school, beyond the classroom. 
• Keen to be part of a team, prepared to constantly review teaching practice and strive for excellence. 
• Positive, solution-focused, with a keen sense of humour and excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. 

In return we can offer you: 

• A forward thinking, vibrant community school in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. 
• Polite and motivated children who are keen to learn. 
• An opportunity to work closely with a highly supportive, very enthusiastic and highly skilled team of teachers and support staff. 
• Opportunities to work closely with other local Primary Schools through well-established links. 
• Very supportive parents and governors. 
• High quality professional development opportunities. 

This opportunity is offered on the Main Pay Range and applications from candidates interested in this post are most welcome. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the office on 01692 678293. 

Visits to school are encouraged. Please contact the school administrator to arrange: office@ludham.norfolk.sch.uk. 

How to apply 

A job and person specification is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed forms should be returned to – office@ludham.norfolk.sch.uk  

Closing date:  9 September 2026 

Interview date:  TBC 

Ludham Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding pupils. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, health check and Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and proof of right to work in the UK. The successful applicant will also be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. We are an equal opportunities employer. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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.

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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 Ludham Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 120 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ludham Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ludham-primary-school-and-nursery-great-yarmouth

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