Early Years Teacher

Grange Primary School
Address: Grange Road, Felixstowe IP11 2LA
Salary: MPR (£32,916 - £45,352 pro rata)
Hours: Part time (0.4 FTE)
Contract: Maternity cover, fixed term for two terms, required from September 2026
Reference: 5139

Grange Primary School are seeking a committed Early Years Teacher looking to make a real difference at the start of a child's educational journey.

Are you an enthusiastic and committed Early Years teacher looking to make a real difference at the start of a child's educational journey?

Grange Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated EYFS Class Teacher to join our welcoming, ambitious and child-centred school community from September 2026. This is a part-time position (2 days per week) as part of a job share arrangement to cover maternity leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive team that is committed to delivering high-quality early years education and ensuring every child gets the very best start to their learning journey. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, you will find a school that values professional growth, collaboration and staff wellbeing.

At Grange, we are proud of our positive learning environment, high expectations and strong relationships between staff, pupils and families. We are committed to creating a culture where both children and adults can thrive.

We can offer you:

a supportive and collaborative staff team committed to excellence in teaching and learning
enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and explore
high-quality mentoring and professional development opportunities
a leadership team dedicated to supporting staff wellbeing and career progression
strong support from parents, governors and the wider school community
whole-school Friday afternoon PPA time, providing protected time for planning, preparation and assessment
a positive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

You will:

have recent experience of successfully teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage
have high expectations and is committed to achieving excellent outcomes for all children
be passionate about creating engaging, creative and inspiring learning opportunities through play and exploration
demonstrate a strong understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
have excellent communication and organisational skills and can work effectively within a job share arrangement
demonstrate a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous professional development
work effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to the wider life of the school
be resilient, positive and solution-focused in their approach
build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families
be committed to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who shares our commitment to providing the very best education for our youngest learners, we would love to hear from you.

For more information

Please read the Equal Opportunities Form (word) or alternatively, please visit our website.

Visits to the school to meet Gemma Havord, Headteacher, are strongly encouraged. Please contact Julie Abbott, Office Manager on 01394 283912, or email: admin@grange.omat.org.uk to arrange a time.

How to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: admin@grange.omat.org.uk

Closing date: 12 pm, 29 June 2026.

Interview date: 18 June 2026.