Job description
Key Information
- Position: Early Years Teacher (Aged 4)
- Contract Type: Temporary (Full-Time)
- Duration: Spring and Summer Terms 2027 (January 2027 - August 2027)
- Location: Putnoe Primary School, Bedford, UK
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver Inspiring Learning: Plan and deliver creative, play-based lessons aligned with the EYFS statutory framework to support the development of 4-year-olds.
- Foster a Nurturing Environment: Create a safe, inclusive, and happy classroom culture that encourages curiosity, independence, and social development.
- Track & Assess Progress: Monitor child development through accurate observations and assessments, tailoring support to meet individual learning needs.
- Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with early years teaching assistants, parents, and carers to ensure a cohesive approach to each child's growth and transition.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized Early Years qualification.
- Experience: Proven experience working within an EYFS setting, ideally with children aged 4.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills, deep knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
- Safeguarding: A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required.
What We Offer
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding personal development
- Outstanding leadership and management
- A supportive, friendly, and collaborative staff team.
- Well-resourced indoor and outdoor early years learning environments.
- Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
- Professional development opportunities within a forward-thinking school
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About this school
Putnoe Primary School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 501
- Avg teacher salary
- £43,455
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.3:1
- Academy trust
- PUTNOE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Bedford, Bedford, MK41 0DH
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- Salary
- MPS 1-6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 14 October 2026
- Closing date
- 4 November 2026
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