
EYFS Class Teacher
Derbyshire County Council
Long Croft, Aston-on-Trent, Derby DE72 2UH, UK
On-Site
Expiring in 1 month
Teaching
Full time
£37,101 - £51,048 per year
An amazing opportunity to teach at our wonderful school!
This role is not appropriate for ECTs
We are a successful, friendly primary school in a beautiful setting and are looking to appoint a highly skilled and enthusiastic teacher, with the knowledge and skills to enhance our children’s learning in our early years class.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is an excellent EYFS practitioner with a strong understanding of early childhood development and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework.
- Can create a stimulating, language-rich and engaging learning environment that supports play-based learning both indoors and outdoors.
- Has high expectations for all children and is committed to supporting every child to achieve their best.
- Is able to plan high-quality learning experiences across the EYFS areas of learning, building strong foundations in early communication, literacy and mathematics.
- Can effectively observe, assess and respond to children’s learning to support their development and progress.
- Is committed to actively supporting the school’s vision and values and role modelling these to children and colleagues (Ready, Respectful, Resilient).
- Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues, recognising the importance of partnership in the early years.
- Can contribute positively to the wider life of the school and work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Is reflective and committed to ongoing professional development.
- Shows enthusiasm, creativity, integrity and professionalism in their work with young children.
We can offer:
- A successful and supported school in the heart of the Aston on Trent community.
- Polite, motivated, and exceptionally well-behaved children who are eager to learn and who are the focus of everything we do.
- A hardworking, friendly, supportive, and caring team.
- An atmosphere where everyone is valued.
- To work with a highly-skilled teaching staff who provide excellent support and regular CPD.
- High quality Teaching Assistant support.
- Engaged and committed parents/carers and Governors.
- The opportunity to develop your career through on-going professional development.
- A supportive and inspiring leadership team.
Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed on the following dates: Wednesday 25 March at 2:00pm or 4:00pm, Friday 27 March at 4:00pm and Monday 13 April at 4:00pm.
If you would like to book a tour of the school, please contact the school office on 01332 799478
Provisional Interview Date: 28 April 2026
Salary range
- £37,101 - £51,048 per year