Job Description

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic FS2 Teacher to provide high-quality education and care for our young learners. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating engaging, child-centered learning environments that promote development across all seven areas of the EYFS framework. This role is exclusively for educators with prior, hands-on experience teaching in an FS2 or equivalent (UK Reception class) setting.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering a rich, play-based curriculum that meets the individual needs of each child, fostering their social, emotional, physical, and academic growth during this crucial foundational year.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Delivery:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences that align with the EYFS framework.
• Create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, and independent learning.
• Implement a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities within continuous provision.

Assessment and Tracking:

• Conduct ongoing formative observations and assessments to monitor each child's progress and development.
• Accurately track and report on individual achievements using designated systems (e.g., Tapestry online journal).
• Complete summative assessments, including the completion of the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP).

Pastoral Care and Relationships:

• Build strong, nurturing, and positive relationships with all children, supporting their emotional well-being and personal development.
• Work in close partnership with parents and carers, providing regular feedback and fostering a strong home-school link.
• Collaborate effectively with Teaching Assistants and other EYFS team members.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Maintain a well-organized, resource-rich, and inviting learning space.
• Ensure all safeguarding and welfare policies are adhered to at all times.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development training, and school events.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A certified teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., Level 5/6 EYTS, or equivalent with QTS).
• Minimum of 2 years of recent, hands-on experience as an FS2 or UK Reception Class teacher.
• In-depth knowledge and proven experience in implementing the EYFS statutory framework.
• Demonstrable experience in planning for and creating enabling environments and continuous provision.
• Proven track record of effective assessment practices within the EYFS, including a strong understanding of the Early Learning Goals (ELGs).

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• Passionate about early childhood education and child development.
• Creative and energetic, with the ability to make learning fun and engaging.
• An excellent communicator, able to build rapport with children, colleagues, and parents.
• Highly reflective and committed to their own professional growth.
• Organized, flexible, and a proactive team player.
• Knowledgeable in phonics and early numeracy schemes (e.g., Read Write Inc., Letters and Sounds, White Rose Maths).

Skills Required