Job Description

Job Introduction

We are looking to appoint an experienced and innovative EYFS colleague with excellent teaching skills in Reception Year, to work as part of our happy and supportive team of staff. We require a caring practitioner with effective interpersonal skills who has a passion for developing children's learning within Early Years education.


The successful candidate will:

Be an inspirational and experienced Early Years teacher Be committed to raising standards of attainment and ensuring excellent pupil progress Have high expectations of all children and of themselves Be passionate about children's learning and determined to ensure children succeed Be creative, flexible and organised Work collaboratively with others, as part of a successful Early Years' Team

We can offer:

A warm welcome and caring ethos The opportunity to inspire our creative, curious and enthusiastic learners A professional and dedicated team A well-resourced learning environment The experience of working in close liaison with other staff, who share a passion for developing children as confident and independent learners Continued professional development Free Employee support through Health Assured including immediate family Free access to refreshments during the day Regular Staff wellbeing letter and termly staff raffle Free Breakfast Club places for staff children who attend Western

Application Procedure


Visits to the school are most welcome.



Please contact Pippa Howe-Velazquez on

01962 852591

or by email

adminoffice@western.hants.sch.uk

to arrange an appointment and/or request an application pack.


To apply for this position: please submit an application form by Monday 19th May


Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd May- shortlisted candidates will be contacted with more information on 19th May

Job start date: 1st September 2025

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.