Class Teacher
EYFS teacher
Temporary contract until April 2028
Required to start 12th April 2027
The leaders, governors and pupils of Sunnybrow Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, creative and experienced EYFS teacher to join our wonderful school family.
The post, which is to cover a maternity leave, is expected to be for 12 months.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
• Has experience of working with children between the ages of 2-5years old and a detailed knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and approaches to learning
• Has experience of supporting SEND pupils
• Has experience of working with individual and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the role and the school as a whole.
• Has high expectations and a drive to succeed.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
Sunnybrow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
An enhanced DBS check and pre-occupational health check are an essential part of the selection and recruitment process.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Applications with disabilities will be granted an interview if the essential job criteria are met.
To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Claire Sim on 01388 746 413.
This post is open to jobshare.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th December 2026
Interview date: Thursday 14th January 2027
Sunnybrow Primary School
Hunwick Lane, Sunnybrow, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0LT
Tel: 01388 746413
Email: sunnybrow@durhamlearning.net
Temporary contract until April 2028
Required to start 12th April 2027
The leaders, governors and pupils of Sunnybrow Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, creative and experienced EYFS teacher to join our wonderful school family.
The post, which is to cover a maternity leave, is expected to be for 12 months.
We are looking to appoint someone who:
• Has experience of working with children between the ages of 2-5years old and a detailed knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and approaches to learning
• Has experience of supporting SEND pupils
• Has experience of working with individual and groups of children as well as supporting in class.
• Shows enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the role and the school as a whole.
• Has high expectations and a drive to succeed.
• Has the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills
• Is highly organised and has good time management skills
• Demonstrates good English and Mathematics skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios.
Sunnybrow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
An enhanced DBS check and pre-occupational health check are an essential part of the selection and recruitment process.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Applications with disabilities will be granted an interview if the essential job criteria are met.
To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Claire Sim on 01388 746 413.
This post is open to jobshare.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th December 2026
Interview date: Thursday 14th January 2027
Sunnybrow Primary School
Hunwick Lane, Sunnybrow, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0LT
Tel: 01388 746413
Email: sunnybrow@durhamlearning.net
Attachments
Salary range
- £32,916 - £45,352 per year