EYFS Class Teacher
Job Description
EYFS Leader and Class Teacher
School Name: Loxwood Primary School
School Website: https://www.loxwoodschool.com/web
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Working Hours: 32.5 per week
Location: Loxwood Primary School
Advert Closing Date: 23/11/2026
Interview Date: 27/11/2026
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years teacher ready to make a real difference?
Loxwood Primary School is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Leader and Class Teacher to join our friendly, caring and committed team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing the very best start to children's learning journeys.
Alongside leading our EYFS provision, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading Read Write Inc. phonics across the school, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to early reading.
We are looking for someone who brings creativity, positivity and a genuine commitment to inclusive education, and who will play an important role in the continued development of our school.
Loxwood Primary School is a small, welcoming village school where children and families are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud of our strong sense of community, our beautiful rural surroundings and the positive relationships we share with our children, families, staff and governors. Our local environment, including the Wey and Arun Canal, is an important part of our school identity.
At Loxwood, we believe that every child deserves a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring environment in which they can flourish. Our school values of Ready, Respectful and Safe underpin everything we do, helping us to create a positive and supportive learning environment where everyone feels valued.
We recognise that our staff are our greatest strength and understand the importance of providing a supportive working environment where colleagues feel appreciated, encouraged and able to develop professionally.
Safeguarding Statement
Loxwood Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the school processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
To apply for this role please click on the Application Attachment links below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this directly to the school.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.
Application Attachments:
Childcare Disqualification Self Declaration Form
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Responsibilities
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, positive and dedicated early years leader and teacher, to join our friendly, caring and committed team. You will be leading on reading across the school.
The successful candidate will be an effective, creative and qualified teacher, able to inspire and motivate children to do their best. They will have a very good understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, together with a firm grasp of how to promote excellent behaviour. In return, we are committed to investing in you and providing excellent professional development opportunities both in and outside of school. We provide dedicated PPA with consistent cover teachers.
Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards.
To ensure that relevant data is available to measure the impact of pupil progress.
To communicate effectively with parents.
To lead the EYFS provision.
To lead on Read Write Inc phonics across the school, assessing and grouping the children every 6 weeks.
Above all, we are looking for someone who shares our values, brings enthusiasm and warmth to the classroom, and is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, happy and ready to learn.
Qualifications
Qualified teacher (QTS) with early years experience - no ECTS.