EYFS Class Teacher
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher to join the team at Hillcroft Primary School on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a welcoming and supportive school community, committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Your Opportunity
This opportunity focuses on delivering high-quality teaching that supports all children to achieve their full potential, you'll be instrumental in planning and delivering engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and supporting the pastoral development of pupils.As part of a collaborative trust, you’ll benefit from shared expertise, professional development, and clear pathways for career progression. This role is ideal for someone committed to nurturing young learners and making a positive impact within a thriving educational community.
What we are looking for- A qualified teacher with Early Years Professional Status or an equivalent Level 6 qualification.
- Proven experience as a good or outstanding Early Years practitioner with a track record of improving pupil outcomes.
- Confident in using assessment data to inform planning and drive improvements in teaching and learning.
- A team player with strong communication skills and the ability to establish clear standards and expectations.
- Proficient in using ICT to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Demonstrates high expectations, a positive attitude, and a commitment to equality and safeguarding.
- Experience working with children with SEND and involvement in home-to-nursery transition is desirable.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.
About Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery, part of the Chalklands Cluster
Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery, our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Marden Lodge Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: 1st September 2025Pay Scale: GLF Main Pay Range
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: 25 May 2025
Interview date: TBA