EYFS Teacher
Rossett Acre Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 9PH33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
12 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,749.00 - £30,628.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales. FTE £32,916 - £51,048
EYFS Teacher job summary
Permanent, Part time (0.6) Wednesday - Friday
Are you an inspiring, nurturing and forward‑thinking EYFS practitioner who is passionate about giving every child the very best start?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative EYFS Teacher to join our vibrant school community—someone who can spark curiosity, build confidence and create a joyful foundation for lifelong learning.
In this role, you will bring energy, warmth and a child‑centred approach to the classroom, shaping an environment where our youngest learners feel safe, valued and excited to explore. You will champion early development, deliver high‑quality play‑based learning, and work closely with families and colleagues to ensure every child thrives.
About our School
Rossett Acre Primary School, part of the Red Kite Learning Trust is a thriving two-form entry primary school located on the south side of Harrogate, with a vibrant community of over 400 pupils. Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence and Happiness for All’, we are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential while enjoying a positive and fulfilling learning experience.
The school is proud of its supportive, dedicated staff team who work collaboratively to provide high-quality teaching and nurture a caring, inclusive environment. Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families are central to our ethos and contribute to a warm, respectful school culture. We place a strong emphasis on both staff and pupils’ happiness and wellbeing, recognising these as essential foundations for personal and academic success.
We are currently embedding the One Life philosophy into school life, inspiring children to live with intention, kindness, and resilience both in and out of the classroom.
Our spacious and well-resourced outdoor environment plays a key role in enriching learning and play. Pupils also benefit from regular Forest School sessions, which foster creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on, nature-based experiences.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
- Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
- Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
- Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
- Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career
For more about Rossett Acre Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
About You
To be a good fit for this role, you will be someone who:
- Understands that early education is transformative, giving every child the strongest possible start in their learning, confidence and wellbeing.
- Creates warm, nurturing, joyful learning environments where children feel safe, curious and excited to explore.
- Champions inclusion, ensuring every child — regardless of background, language or starting point — is seen, valued and supported to thrive.
- Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues, recognising the importance of partnership in early education.
Next Steps
Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.
Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Kirsty Macnair at macnairk@rap.rklt.co.uk.
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. This position may close early, should a suitable candidate be found.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Rossett Acre Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 422 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rossett Acre Primary School website
Rossett Acre is a successful two-form entry primary school on the south side of Harrogate.
Our school and the Red Kite Learning Trust is about more than just academic success, it is about giving children and young people opportunities to develop as well rounded citizens able to take on and contribute to the world. We hope that new colleagues will be able to help achieve this for all our children and young people. In return we can provide a fantastic place to work and learn and a vast range of opportunities to extend your experience and expertise. If this sounds like a place that you would enjoy working in, we hope you will apply and come and see for yourself what is on offer.
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