Early Years Class Teacher
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Early Years Class Teacher
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PA
Job start: 1 September 2026 | Closing date: 13 May 2026 at 11:59pm | Listed: 21 April 2026
Job Details
- Job role: Teacher
- Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
- Key stage: Early years
- Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
- Contract type: Permanent
- Pay scale: Main pay scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
- A strong and reflective classroom practitioner
- Willing to engage in the wider school life
- Able to enthuse and inspire learners and staff alike
- Able to demonstrate high expectations of behaviour
- A team player with good interpersonal skills
- Ambitious, forward thinking and aspirational, bringing new ideas to the classroom and school
- Able to inspire learning beyond the classroom
- Committed to valuing every child, ensuring the very best outcomes for all putting the needs and welfare of children above all else
- Engage actively and positively with parents
- Possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the children
What the school offers its staff
- A caring ethos, centred around our core Christian Values of 'Love, Honesty and Respect'
- A creative and engaging integrated curriculum
- A strong, supportive team who are willing to share expertise
- A fantastic residential programme in KS2
- A modern learning environment with extensive developed outdoor space and lots of opportunities for outdoor learning
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Timetabled regular release for subject co-ordinator leadership role
- Committed and enthusiastic staff dedicated to bringing out the full potential of each child
- Children who are happy, valued, well-motivated, friendly and hard working
- A supportive Governing Body, Senior Leadership team and parents
- One paid wellbeing day per academic year
- Extensive health and wellbeing support
Further Information
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored. If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking and enthusiastic Teacher to join the team at our wonderful two-form entry village school. We are looking for an experienced, ambitious Teacher for an Early Years class.
We are a popular school, with delightful children, who are incredibly eager to learn. Our highly committed team work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our children. The school itself is located in the heart of the rural village of Swanmore in the Meon Valley, within easy reach of Winchester, Southampton and Fareham.
Commitment to Safeguarding
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the Job
Please complete the online application. CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11 | Education phase: Primary school | School size: 409 pupils enrolled | Age range: 4 to 11 | Ofsted report: View Ofsted report | School website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website
Nestled in the Meon Valley between Wickham and Bishops Waltham, we are a popular two-form entry primary school located in the picturesque village of Swanmore. We have approximately 410 delightful children on roll. Our highly committed team work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our children.