EYFS Teacher (ECT)

Teacher  1 x EYFS Class Teacher (ECT) - Fixed Term (Performance based) (1 year) contract (0.6) 3 days a week. This role could also be combined with some STA/HLTA hours on other 2 days.

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint one Early Careers EYFS class teacher for September 2026 to job share alongside an experienced Early Years practitioner. We are seeking a friendly team player with high expectations to join our enthusiastic and hardworking team.

Essential Attributes: 
•    An excellent primary classroom practitioner with an understanding of the EYFS curriculum, assessment and pedagogy. 
•    Someone who will work collaboratively with other members of staff, be flexible, well organised and enthusiastic and build positive relationships with pupils and their parents. 
•    Someone who is committed to get the best out of every child and to providing an imaginative and exciting curriculum. 
•    Someone who will continue to develop our strong personal development offer. 
•    Have some experience of working within EYFS.
•    Have a good understanding of teaching early reading, writing and maths.
•    be able to plan and deliver lessons that meet children’s individual needs and capture their interests in all areas of the EYFS curriculum .
•    have ambitious expectations of pupils’ work and behaviour, engendering respect through positive relationships and consistency.
•    be a committed team member who will play an active part in the life of the school, engage positively with families and lead by example. 
•    know how to keep our children protected, safe and provide an environment where they can thrive

We can offer you: 
•    A brilliant opportunity to progress your career in a school with a real family feel .
•    A committed staff who put our children first and centre.
•    An opportunity to work within the supportive collaborative network of the Good Shepherd Trust 

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our pupils and staff and expect all applicants to share this commitment.  All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Application forms and further details about the post are available from the school website https://www.pennybridge.cumbria.sch.uk/quick-links/vacancies.html 

Visits to school from Monday 1st June  (please contact admin@pennybridge.academy to arrange a visit.  These are essential to understand more about the role.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th June. Interview invitations will be issued by the end of the day on Friday 12th June. Interviews: Tuesday 16th June.