Longford Park Primary Academy 

Class Teacher - EYFS

Contracted hours per week: FTE 

Contract type: Maternity Cover for up to 1 year

Pay Grade: Teachers Main Scale

Closing Date: 7th October 2026

Interview Dates: 16th October 2026

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Are you a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher who is excited about achieving outstanding outcomes for children? Have you the vision, commitment and drive to help us continue to develop and deliver the best provision for every child? Can you inspire a love of learning and help children find their strengths and talents? Would you like to work within a great team?

Longford Park Primary Academy is part of Gloucestershire Learning Alliance, a strong MAT with a proven track record of supportive leadership and collaborative approach to school improvement.

We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher (EYFS) to join our friendly and hardworking team.

We are looking for a Teacher who:

• Sets high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Promotes good progress and outcomes by pupils

• Plans and teaches well-structured lessons

• Demonstrates good curriculum knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), including the EYFS Profile

• Demonstrates a secure understanding of continuous provision, and its importance in Early Years

• Adapts teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

• Makes accurate and productive use of assessment

• Manages behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

• Fulfils wider professional responsibilities

• Can work effectively as part of a team, contributing to the success of that team

The successful applicant will:

• Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the core and foundation curriculum

• Be committed to continuous improvement and raising standards

• Have high expectations of themselves and others

• Use innovative and creative approaches to overcome barriers to learning both academic and pastoral

• Have excellent interpersonal skills

• Be patient, flexible and forward thinking

• Be committed to supporting children to be the best they can be.

We will offer you:

• a warm and welcoming school community;

• excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities

• collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust

• access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers

• 24/7 access to health and well-being support

If you would like to discuss this position please contact the school directly on 01452-34-78-68