EYFS Teacher in Norwich

Salary – Main Pay Scale Permanent Part Time 0.4 FTE (Thu & Fri) Required as soon as possible.

We are seeking an experienced EYFS teacher to work across our two reception classes. A teacher who has the knowledge and understanding of planning, delivering and assessing the EYFS curriculum and is responsible for leading a foundation subject. This post is not suitable for ECT.

Mulbarton Primary School is a warm and welcoming two form entry, village school on the outskirts of Norwich. Our school is situated within extensive, mature grounds including a well-established Forest School and mature pond. We also make good use of the large village common, which is situated next to our school. Our EYFS base has recently benefitted from a substantial investment to enhance our learning space. We were graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in February 2022.

The successful candidate:

• Has high aspirations for the children’s learning
• Is calm, caring and supportive of the inclusive ethos of the school
• Has a vision for what outstanding teaching and learning should look like for children, with the capacity and drive to deliver this
• Is ambitious for pupil outcomes and progress
• Is highly motivated, hardworking, enthusiastic and an innovative class teacher
• Will be willing to contribute to life beyond classroom teaching
• Builds positive relationships with parents at the start of their child’s learning journey
• Has a positive outlook
• Will be an effective team member, who is organised, hardworking and flexible

We can offer you:

• Children who are engaged, keen to learn and are a delight to work with
• Children who behave well, are kind and who care for one another
• A welcoming and inclusive community
• Strong leadership and management
• A high-quality working environment
• A positive, supportive and motivated team of professionals who put children’s best interests at the heart of every decision
• A school committed to staff well-being
• The opportunity to develop classroom and wider school responsibilities through high-quality CPD

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone our school office to book an appointment.

Closing date: 23 September 2026, 9am

Interview date: 30 September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.