EYFS TEACHER

Location

WALTON-LE-DALE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale , Preston , Lancashire , PR5 4TD
Tel: 01772 335065
School website: www.wldps.com
Roll: 438

Information

Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a love of learning from the very beginning? We are looking for an enthusiastic, nurturing teacher to join our EYFS team as a Nursery teacher. Our Nursery class has 26 children age 3-4 years old and is open term time 8.30am - 3.15pm.

As our EYFS Teacher, you will:

Plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Create a warm, inclusive and stimulating environment where every child feels valued.

Foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence through play-based learning.

Work closely with parents, carers, and colleagues to support each child’s development.

The successful candidate will:

Genuinely like and enjoy being around children

Be patient and kind, and having a sense of fun is essential.

Have sound knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and child development.

Have experience of working in an EYFS setting.

Be a caring and inspiring educator who values each child’s unique journey.

Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Be able to take direction and contribute ideas

There will be a follow-up observation for candidates who are successful at the interview, and an appointment will then be made in December.

Why work at WLDPS?

Our children are enthusiastic about learning and have excellent behaviour.

Our teachers are passionate about helping children achieve and develop. We are a close team with a shared sense of purpose who support one another. We care about each other and our children.

Our curriculum - Our children should have equal opportunity in their future lives, whatever their background. When coupled with our evidence-based approach, the result is a knowledge-led curriculum. Alongside our leadership team, subject leaders decide what is taught and why. Teachers decide how this is taught, based on our pedagogy approach.

Wellbeing & Workload - Happy teachers make happy children. We place great value on our teachers’ wellbeing and work-life balance. Every decision taken has workload implications at its heart.

This is a permanent, variable hour contract.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.


More Information can be found at www.wldps.com

Essential Qualifications

You must hold a relevant teaching qualification (QTS)

Desirable Qualifications

Paediatric First Aid Level 3

Essential Experience

Experience of working with Pre-school or Primary aged children

Experience of providing a high quality learning environment

Experience of identifying the needs of all learners

Experience of planning and delivering a play based curriculum using continuous provision

Desirable Experience

Experience of assessing using the EYFS framework

Proposed Interview Date:

27/11/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the Headteacher for an informal discussion.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@wld.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.