EYFS Teacher

Warden Hill Primary School, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3DF

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 9am

• 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
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, caring and highly motivated EYFS teacher to join our brilliant team from September 2026. At the heart of our vision is a commitment to unlocking the potential in every child. Our values — Belong • Explore • Succeed — shape our culture and underpin everything we do.

Our school is deeply committed to developing you professionally and supporting you to achieve strong career progression, because when staff thrive, our children thrive.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates who:

• are passionate about early childhood development and the power of play
• can create a nurturing, language rich environment where children feel safe to explore
• are hardworking, creative and eager to refine their pedagogical philosophy
• can motivate and inspire our wonderful youngest learners
• possess excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively
• hold consistently high expectations for themselves and their pupils
• are self-reflective and use adaptive practices to meet the needs of all pupils

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• curious, joyful children with exemplary attitudes to learning
• a supportive ethos and a knowledgeable, friendly staff team
• a hands on, approachable and supportive SLT
• engaged parents who work in partnership with us
• strong professional development and genuine opportunities for career growth

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please read our Child Protection Policy and Policy Statement of the recruitment of ex-offenders.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EYFS Teacher Job Description May 2026.pdf - 89.4 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS Teacher Person Spec May 2026.pdf - 76.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Warden Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warden Hill Primary School website
• Email address: admin@wardenhill.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01242 523827
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warden-hill-primary-school

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