EYFS Teacher

EYFS Teacher Vacancy to start January 2026

Are you passionate about laying the foundations for lifelong learning? Do you want to work in an inclusive, supportive environment where your creativity and commitment make a real difference?

Queen’s Park CE/URC Primary School is seeking an outstanding EYFS Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and nurture young learners in a vibrant, forward-thinking school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, well-planned lessons that foster outstanding teaching and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Set and maintain high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour, ensuring excellent progress.
• Work collaboratively and effectively within a motivated team to support school improvement initiatives.
• Develop creative and engaging learning experiences that promote play as a vital part of children’s development.
• Build strong partnerships with children, families, staff, governors, and the wider community.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in EYFS.
• Proven success in promoting pupil progress and maintaining high standards of behaviour.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional development and ongoing personal excellence.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be passionate about play as a key element of early years education.
• Have high expectations for all children and the ability to inspire and motivate them.
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in teaching approaches.
• Be a collaborative team member who values partnership working.
• Share our commitment to our Christian ethos and inclusive school culture.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and grow your career in an inspiring setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Queen’s Park CE/URC Primary School where every child and every teacher is valued and supported to achieve their best.

Working at Queen's Park Primary School

Join Queen’s Park CE/URC Primary School A Place Where Every Child Thrives

Queen’s Park Primary School is a larger than average primary school proudly judged Good at our last Ofsted inspection. We are an outstanding Church school (SIAMS 2018) with well-established core Christian values that shape our unique identity and create a positive learning culture where every child and member of the community can flourish.

At Queen’s Park, we strive to develop a true partnership with all our parents and carers a relationship of mutual trust and respect. In this relationship we work closely with our parents to develop the very best in all our children; to discover their talents and to help them develop to the fullest. We want children to want to come to school; to enjoy learning; to develop confidence to be happy!

Why Join Queen’s Park CE/URC Primary School?

• Pupils who are motivated, enthusiastic, polite, and well-behaved.
• A supportive, friendly, and inclusive school community.
• A committed and motivated staff and leadership team dedicated to your success.
• Strong emphasis on your professional growth and development.
• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, research-informed school with strong community links.

At Queen's Park Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritise wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares.

Queen's Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact jan.campbell@sthelens.org.uk

We welcome applicants to visit our school on Friday 17th October at 4pm. Please contact the school office to book on.

Closing Date Monday 20th October at 12 noon.

Lesson Observation and Interviews 23rd/24th October

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

This is an Enhanced Disclosure post.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.