EYFS Teacher

Are you a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds? We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious primary school teacher for our EYFS reception class with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust. This is an opportunity for an experienced Early Years/Reception class teacher who shares our values and is ready to make an impact.

If you are a motivated teacher with 1-3 years of experience and a love for teaching, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.

Hours: 0.6 FTE, 12 month fixed term contract

Closing date: 13 November 2026

Interview date: 17 November 2026

Start date: 1 January 2027

You will:

• teach with passion
• ensure high outcomes for all pupils
• be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards
• have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum
• be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches
• build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school
• provide challenge and support to all pupils
• be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils

Why choose Mendip Green:

• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community.
• Fully inclusive: we are a large and vibrant team of colleagues who share a genuine ethos of inclusion and care. We can offer you the opportunity to work with children from different backgrounds and with a range of needs.
• Career progression: We have a strong track record of ‘growing our own’, with many of our teachers moving onto senior leadership positions for those who wish to grow into leaders.
• Be heard: everybody at Mendip has a voice: decisions are made with the school council, and there’s an open place on the SLT each year, so teachers have a voice at senior level.

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best
• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare
• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated
• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

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