EYFS Teacher

Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Wakefield, WF2 8AA

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: Main scale MPS 1 to MPS 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Can inspire, motivate and engage young learners
• Will create a stimulating, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
• Is ambitious for all learners
• Is dedicated and has a drive to continue to develop their own practice
• Will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals

What the school offers its staff

Our school is able to offer:

• Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• A welcoming and supportive team
• High-quality CPD and career progression
• A well-resourced EYFS provision
• An inclusive and happy working environment
• A supportive and highly-skilled leadership team
• A range of staff well being services
  

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.

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.

Teachers Standards overview.pdf - 181 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS Teacher Advert.doc - 912 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 644 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School website
• Email address: abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01924 367396
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wakefield-snapethorpe-primary-school

Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. Our school motto, ‘Caring for All: Learning for Life’ is at the heart of everything that we do.


With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always striving to achieve fulfil potential.


This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future.


Snapethorpe Primary is a very welcoming and inclusive school, which works in close partnership with all families for the benefit of every child. We are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and we strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood.


Excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our school ethos. Ensuring all children feel safe, cared for and happy underpins all our work.


We believe in a purposeful and engaging curriculum where each child’s unique talents are both developed and celebrated. We work hard to ensure that each child fulfils their academic potential including achieving their best possible outcomes in English and mathematics. We strive to ensure that all children are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills thereby enabling them to deepen their understanding. We also provide a curriculum, which enables all children to develop their self-esteem, resilience and ability to communicate and work co-operatively.


We aim to prepare children to be successful, independent learners who acquire the essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and to be responsible citizens of the future.

Arranging a visit to Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk.

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