EYFS Teacher

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Our summary

Salary: From £41,700 a year
About £2,800 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Leeds

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
have proven experience in EYFS and secure understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework
have evidence of high-quality classroom practice and the ability to plan for the needs of all learners, including SEND, EAL and disadvantaged pupils
be resilient, organised and able to manage the busy demands of an EYFS classroom
works collaboratively within a team and values strong communication with parents
be a reflective practitioner who seeks to improve and learn
up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, child development and early assessment processes

The role

Job title and organisation: EYFS Teacher - Five Lanes Primary School
Salary: MPS
Hours: 32.5
Contract: Temporary for 1 year from January 2027
Location: Five Lanes Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 1st December 2026 at 9am

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and nurturing EYFS teacher to join our primary school from January 2027. The successful candidate will have a strong Early Years pedagogy as well as the ability to nurture, assess and inspire our very young pupils at the start of their learning journey.

We can offer

the nicest children in the world!
a happy, friendly team of staff, parents and governors
a thriving and popular school (rated good in our recent Ofsted inspection)
a commitment to your well-being and personal/professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. In order to arrange a visit, please phone school on 0113 2790122

Applicants are asked to download the application form and information about the post from our website. Once completed, application forms should be returned to school via email to m.parker@fivelanesprimary.co.uk or by post to Five Lanes Primary School, Stradbroke Way, Leeds, LS12 4NB

Closing date: Tuesday 1st December 2026 9am

Interviews: Wednesday 9th December 2026

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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