Full-Time FS1 Teacher / Early Years Lead Practitioner

Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5UA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (780)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (Actual) M1-M6 / Higher Salary Considered for an Exceptional Early Years Lead Practitioner

Full-Time FS1 Teacher / Early Years Lead Practitioner job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years practitioner looking to join a supportive and nurturing school community?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding FS1 Teacher or Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team on a full-time fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within our Early Years provision and help our youngest learners develop a love of learning from the very beginning of their educational journey.

We welcome, as part of our team, a self-motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who is committed to delivering exceptional Early Years education and has high aspirations for all children. Confidence, resilience and a commitment to excellence are qualities we value highly in all our staff.

We can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming school community.
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and achieve.
• A friendly, supportive and experienced staff team.
• A well-established Early Years provision with excellent resources.
• Supportive parents and carers.
• A lovely school environment and outdoor learning spaces.
• High-quality professional support and excellent opportunities for development.
• A positive culture that values staff wellbeing and teamwork.
• The opportunity to help shape and further develop our Early Years provision.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children.
• Has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Can create an engaging, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Is passionate about child development and early learning.
• Provides high-quality learning opportunities through both adult-led and child-initiated experiences.
• Can effectively assess children's progress and adapt provision to meet their needs.
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Is inspirational, creative and enthusiastic.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management and promotes positive relationships.
• Contributes fully to the wider life of the school.

For applicants interested in the Early Years Lead Practitioner role, we are particularly looking for someone who can:

• Lead and further develop the vision for Early Years across the school.
• Support colleagues in delivering outstanding Early Years practice.
• Promote high-quality provision, assessment and curriculum development.
• Work collaboratively with leaders to secure strong outcomes for children.
• Is qualified to Level 6 in Early Years or Early Years Teacher Status

If you are committed to high standards, keen to develop your expertise and practice, and bring enthusiasm and positivity to your role, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Prospective applicants are invited to visit on Thursday 8 October at 4:00pm or Wednesday 15 October at 9:00am to learn more about the role and our school community.

Shortlisting: Monday 19 October, 1:00pm.

Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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.

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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.

About Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 218 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kilnhurst-st-thomas-cofe-primary-academy

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