Part Time EYFS Teacher

Southwater Infant Academy, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9JH

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 April 2025

• Closing date

  7 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Wednesday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 3 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 to £43,607
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• an exemplary teacher of EYFS children
• passionate about young children and who strives to improve their outcomes
• a reflective practitioner with a desire to develop
• able to establish positive working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• an excellent communicator
• prepared to take an active part in all aspects of school life
• a creative, innovative and reflective practitioner
• passionate about Quality First Teaching, and has high expectations of all learners

What the school offers its staff

• enthusiastic, independent learners
• experience of working in a supportive 3 form entry school with friendly, professional year group teams
• an amazing opportunity to develop your classroom practice in collaboration with a supportive team
• supportive staff, trustees and parents
• a forward thinking stand-alone academy that encourages and supports outstanding teaching and learning
• an inspiring learning environment including attractive grounds for outdoor learning
• an academy that invests in staff well-being and is committed to reducing workload

Further details about the role

This post is initially for a fixed term contract until the end of summer term, with a possibility to extend going forwards.

Request for references will be made before the interview date. The successful candidate will also be required to obtain an enhanced DBS clearance before starting the position.

Visits to the academy are welcomed and encouraged.

If you are interested in this position and would like to join a hardworking, committed, successful staff team please get in touch, or request an application pack.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@southwaterinfants.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

EYFS KS1 Teacher Job Description 2025.pdf - 148 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS teacher Personal Spec 2025.pdf - 59.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Southwater Infant Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 281 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Southwater Infant Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@southwaterinfants.co.uk
• Phone number: 01403 733254
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southwater-infant-academy (opens in new tab)

The Southwater Infant Academy is an exceptional place to work. We drive our curriculum through key values and nurture the creativity, curiosity and imagination of our children. Assessment is used as a tool to inform planning, which is responsive and developmental for each individual child. Our commitment is to provide an outstanding education for every child, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful, lifelong learners.

Arranging a visit to Southwater Infant Academy

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

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