EYFS Class Teacher

Required to start: 1 September 2025

EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Class Teacher

MPR/UPR

(Part time hours will be considered)

Hillcrest Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) Class Teacher. This is a key role within our Academy, with the successful candidate responsible for nurturing and inspiring young learners to develop across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, fostering a love of learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences. This opportunity is open to both Early Career Teachers and more experienced colleagues.

Potential applicants should:

be either:

• A trainee teacher who is successfully completing placement(s) teaching (applicants currently in training).

or:

• A colleague with a successful record of teaching with strong examination results at one or more key stages (applicants who have already gained Qualified Teacher Status).

Applicants should also have:

• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the effective use of the Pupil Premium.

• The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

At Hillcrest Academy, we firmly believe that children have one chance, and that we have the opportunity and responsibility to create young people who have all the skills and characteristics needed to go on to greatness. We are proud of our role at the centre of a vibrant, wonderful community, we feel privileged to welcome every child and family into our holistic academy. It is our promise to ensure that children currently living in the Chapeltown, Harehills and surrounding areas of Leeds enjoy access to a truly inspirational primary academy. We continue to show through our work in partnership with other schools and colleagues within The GORSE Academies Trust that no barrier will in any way limit either the quality of a child’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which our children are able to rise.

If you would like to know more about Hillcrest Academy, please visit our website at Hillcrest Academy.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Apply Now

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

Interviews will take place: TBC

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.