Class Teacher - EYFS OR Year 1
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Burton-upon-Trent, DE14 2LU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Dec 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated classroom practitioner to join our experienced EYFS or KS1 team from April 2027 or sooner if possible.
The ideal candidate will:
• Be driven whilst able to project ‘warmth’ and be able to nurture positive relationships with all children in their care
• Be hardworking and committed to making a difference -putting the education of some of the most vulnerable children first
• Have a passion to support our children harness the necessary foundational knowledge and some vital first steps
• Have experience in EYFS and/or Year 1
• Use initiative whilst demonstrating a willingness to learn, grow and develop professionally
• Have energy, enthusiasm in a demonstratable passion for making our EYFS/KS1 provision even better
In recent years, the school has made substantial progress under a new name and new set of values. This is all leading to a rapid turnaround in outcomes and practice around the school and we are proud of just how far we have come. As we approach the next phase of this journey, we can offer you:
• A rapidly improving school that is ‘on the rise’
• A comprehensive programme of support and CPD opportunities
• Exceptionally well-behaved children who appreciate all that we do
• A supportive and involved parent community who are keen for their children to be safe, happy and do well
We welcome applications from teachers of all experiences including Early Career Teachers and more experienced professionals looking for a new start and a place to call ‘home’
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Due to time constraints, the school can offer visits on Friday 27th November @10am or @3:45 pm, Thursday 7th January @ 10am, Monday 11th January @ 3:45 pm
Closing Date: Monday 18th January @ 9 am (Applications straight to the school- office@samuelallsopp.staffs.sch.uk)
Shortlisting: Wednesday 20th January
Possible Interview Date: Wednesday 27th January
What the school offers its staff
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with access to a comprehensive wellbeing package through Education Mutual, including:
• 24/7 GP service
• Counselling and emotional wellbeing support
• Stress management services
• Physiotherapy and occupational health support
• Financial wellbeing coaching
• Menopause support services
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where staff welfare is prioritised, including access to risk assessments and tailored support where needed to support individual circumstances
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD, including access to training and development through external providers and school-led initiatives (including leadership development and school improvement priorities)
• A collaborative culture, where staff work closely across phases and sites, with opportunities to share good practice and contribute to whole-school improvement
• Access to education-focused wellbeing and support services through school membership packages, including counselling, occupational health and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements considered where possible, supporting staff to achieve a positive work-life balance
• A values-driven school with a clear focus on staff voice, inclusion and professional respect, ensuring all staff feel supported and valued
• We are committed to creating a positive, supportive and professionally rewarding workplace where staff can thrive, develop and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our children and families.
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.