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Reception Class Teacher & EYFS Lead

New Delaval Primary School · Blyth · Northumberland

Job description

The Role

As a Reception Class Teacher, you will:

  • Inspire Learning: Deliver high-quality teaching aligned with the EYFS curriculum to nurture a love of learning.
  • Track Progress: Use accurate assessment and tracking to ensure every child makes exceptional progress.
  • Build Relationships: Foster strong, positive partnerships with parents and the wider school community.

In the EYFS Lead capacity, you will also:

  • Drive Excellence: Model outstanding practice and lead the EYFS team to maintain high standards across the phase.
  • Shape the Vision: Contribute to the strategic direction of the Early Years, including monitoring standards and evaluating provision.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and provide training or mentoring for colleagues.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a deep understanding of the EYFS framework and EYFS experience
  • Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
  • Is an ambitious leader (or aspiring leader) who can motivate and empower others.
  • Possesses a "no-excuses" approach to raising standards while maintaining a creative, child-centred focus.

Benefits

TLR negotiable based on experience

About this school

New Delaval Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
237
Avg teacher salary
£47,632
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.9:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 4DA