EYFS Teacher

Early Years Teacher

Required from September 2026

Wardley C.E. Primary School is a small, caring and successful Church of England school with a strong Christian ethos at its heart. We are a closeknit community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish as an individual. Guided by our Christian values and school motto, “We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us” (Philippians 4:13), we provide a warm and supportive environment in which pupils feel safe, happy and motivated to learn. Alongside high expectations for academic achievement, we place great importance on nurturing character, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in delivering highquality early years education, supporting children’s development through engaging, creative and playbased learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a stimulating Early Years curriculum in line with the EYFS
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all children
• Observe, assess and track children’s progress effectively
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, staff and governors
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff

What We Can Offer You

• Incredible children who love learning, their teachers and their school
• A commitment to ensuring you receive the very best support
• A dedicated, hardworking team who try their very best for the children and for each other
• A leadership team passionate about providing the best education and committed to staff development
• A role where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people
• A friendly and supportive governing body

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent Early Years qualification
• Experience working within an EYFS setting
• A strong understanding of child development
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, caring and patient approach

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Paula Statham, on 0161 537 0383 or via email at office@wardleyce.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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