EYFS Class Teacher

St John’s, Northwood is seeking to appoint a qualified, passionate class teacher with experience in EYFS. This is a Fixed Term role (Maternity Cover), commencing 1st September 2026. Applicants with either independent or maintained sector backgrounds are welcomed. The Role The role requires the delivery of outstanding teaching and pastoral care to our younger learners. The successful candidate will also offer exceptional pastoral support and facilitate the growth in personal development and confidence of children under their care. All teachers contribute actively to our vibrant co-curricular programme. Job Purpose The delivery of outstanding teaching and pastoral care to our younger learners. The flexibility and desire to teach Nursery age children. We will consider strong applications from EYTS or EYPS qualified candidates. To offer exceptional pastoral support and facilitate the growth in personal development and confidence of children under their care. All teachers contribute actively to our vibrant co-curricular programme. Objectives To encourage all pupils to become independent and self-motivated learners. To ensure that all pupils develop relevant knowledge, skills and understanding and are prepared for the next stage of their education. To model and promote positive values and attitudes and maintain high standards of behaviour. To oversee exceptional pastoral care for children. Principal areas of responsibility Planning and delivery of lessons and activities which are stimulating, fun and appropriately adapted to the needs of all learners. Lessons and learning-through-play sessions are well-pitched, adapted to individual needs as required. Children enjoy learning, interacting and being challenged. Effective assessment, monitoring and feedback strategies are used which support pupil progress and personal development. Constructive feedback is shared with parents and carers both in formal consultation evenings and written reports, as well as informally (as ap