EYFS Teacher
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
9 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS teacher looking for a new challenge?
Do you believe every child deserves a joyful, curiosity filled start to their learning journey?
If you’re a passionate EYFS teacher looking for a new challenge at a time of exciting change, we’d love you to join us!
We are seeking a creative, caring and outstanding EYFS teacher to join our team at a time of exciting change and development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to make a real difference, shaping early learning experiences that will help our youngest learners flourish.
We are looking for a class teacher who:
- Plans and delivers engaging, child-centred learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
- Creates a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure the best outcomes for all children.
- Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to our evolving curriculum and school vision.
- Is a qualified teacher with a strong understanding of early childhood development.
- Is passionate about giving children the best possible start to their education.
- Is adaptable, reflective and eager to embrace change as part of a forward-thinking team.
- Is a warm, positive communicator who thrives on seeing children grow in confidence and curiosity.
What the school offers its staff
Our commitment to you:
- Children who are well-behaved, motivated and engaged in their learning
- A diverse and welcoming, fully inclusive school
- A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
- A school where we are proud to have a team of dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic staff
- Commitment to your professional development
- A school with well-developed resources
- A school, where we actively consider work-life balance and well-being
If you’re ready for your next adventure and want to be part of an inspiring journey of change, we’d love to hear from you!
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 404 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jobs@stmatthewscevap.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 251614
St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School is a multicultural school in the centre of Ipswich. We are extremely proud of our school and have high ambitions for all pupils. We have a strong Christian ethos which underpins our approach to all aspects of teaching and learning. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum which is enhanced with enrichment opportunities, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential – all of this is rooted strongly in our school values and Christian ethos.
Arranging a visit to St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
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