EYFS Teacher

Moorlands Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3UH

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Temporary 1 Year Contract
• Additional allowances:

  Temporary 1 Year Contract

EYFS Teacher job summary

Moorlands is a large, modern primary school at the heart of the local community. Our pupils are enthusiastic, polite and caring, and we are proud of our friendly, inclusive ethos. Staff benefit from a strong culture of collaboration and excellent professional development opportunities. Applications from ECTs are warmly welcomed.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a consistently good or outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of teaching in EYFS
• Have a secure understanding of the EYFS Framework and effective early learning and assessment
• Create a stimulating, engaging and well-organised learning environment
• Demonstrate high expectations of pupils’ learning, behaviour and achievement
• Be committed to inclusive practice, safeguarding and equal opportunities
• Work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

The post offers:

• A supportive leadership team and governing body
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who love learning
• A commitment to high-quality professional development
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team

Post details:

• Position: EYFS Class Teacher
• Salary: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Contract: Temporary one-year contract

Application information

The following documents are available with this advert:

• Job Description
• Person Specification

Please note:

• Ensure all sections of your My New Term profile are as up to date as possible
• All supporting questions should be answered and take up no more than two sides of A4, minimum font size 12, and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification

🗓 Closing date: 13 May 2026 - 5:00pm

📅 Interviews: Week beginning 18 May 2026

References will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

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 Moorlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 630 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moorlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-primary-school-hd3-3uh

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