EYFS Teacher
Vallis First School, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3DB14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1 - 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a special person who shares our vision and values, and who enjoys their job as a teacher. We are looking for a teacher who is committed and cares about our school and the people in it.
Due to over subscription, we are opening a second Reception class to run alongside our existing class. Staff across the two classes will be able to support each other in planning. Although the vacancy is currently for EYFS, candidates need to be willing to work in older classes in the school in future years.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has experience of delivering the EYFS and /or year 1 curriculum.
- Has strong phonics, early reading and SEND knowledge but is also willing to learn.
- Is committed to the highest expectations of children’s learning and progress.
- Is enthusiastic and imaginative in creating engaging, surprising, learning experiences.
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with our families.
- Is nurturing and able to encourage the best from every child allowing all to shine.
- Is a friendly, caring, team-player with a good sense of humour who can complement our team.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
- Delightful, engaging children who love to learn.
- A dedicated leadership team supporting everyone in school to succeed.
- A stable team of experienced helpful colleagues
- Several Teaching Assistants assigned to each class.
- Single year group classes.
- A beautiful, established Victorian school in the centre of Frome.
- Talented, creative and supportive families and governors
- A school in which children are genuinely at the heart of everything we do
We welcome applications from teachers who are committed to doing their very best for our school and community.
Further information about the job
Vallis First School is well-placed to be the ‘heart of Frome’ and we are preparing our children to be ‘ready for the world!’. Our historic building perches at the top of the hill on Milk Street, near the St. Catherine area of town. Our school is a family, surrounded by the warm embrace of our vibrant local community. We are proud to be a local authority-maintained community school and we strive to know our children and families well.
Our aim is to bring out the best in everyone, enabling them to develop a lifelong love for learning and understand the part they can play in building their community.
We offer a creative curriculum, underpinned by well-structured plans, in a nurturing learning environment where we aim to ‘grow curious minds’ in both staff and children.
We are seeking a special person who shares our vision and values, and who enjoys their job as a teacher. We are looking for a teacher who is committed and cares about our school and the people in it.
Due to over subscription, we are opening a second Reception class to run alongside our existing class. Staff across the two classes will be able to support each other in planning. Although the vacancy is currently for EYFS, candidates need to be willing to work in older classes in the school in future years.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility – Vallis First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all members of staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
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 Vallis First School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Vallis First School website
- Email address
- katie.twitchen@vallisfirstschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01373462657
At Vallis First School, we are a unique and nurturing school with a strong sense of community across the teachers, parents and local residents. Located in the heart of Frome’s conservation area, we are a local authority maintained school and of a non religious denomination. Our historic school boasts wonderful indoor and outdoor learning environments, including a bespoke library, forest school, allotment, three playgrounds and one playing field – all of which are continuously being developed. Our evolving wide and varied curriculum, with its roots in maths, reading and writing is crucial for children in acquiring a rich, creative and broad education. As a school we aim for the environment we provide to be supportive and inclusive so all children can feel a sense of achievement.
Arranging a visit to Vallis First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email katie.twitchen@vallisfirstschool.org.uk.
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