EYFS Class Teacher (Reception)

Schools and Academies Closing date: 17 April 2026

The Governors and Headteacher of Corfield CofE Infant School wish to appoint a Class Teacher for our Reception class. We are looking for an experienced class teacher who is passionate, enthusiastic and inspirational to join our friendly, caring team.

We are a committed, dedicated and enthusiastic school with a strong sense of purpose, which is to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to help make a difference.

We are proud of our unique character being a Church of England Infant School in the Diocese of Derby, and a school that sits very much in the heart of the local community. Everyone is most welcome within our school community, but a willingness of staff to contribute to the extra-curricular life and the ethos of our school is essential.

The governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, hard working and skilled Class Teacher who has extensive experience in EYFS, leading curriculum areas, behaviour management and SEND experience.

You will be part of a team of dedicated staff working together to support our students make the most of the opportunities available, allowing them to achieve their full personal and academic potential and supporting them in their journey through infant school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for education and inspires pupils.
• Is a Class Teacher with previous EYFS experience.
• Has current, up-to-date knowledge with the EYFS curriculum, including assessment procedures and is able to support the children to achieve their best.
• Is warm and friendly and develops excellent relationships with parents and carers.
• Has a sense of humour and is fun, fully embracing all aspects of school life.
• Will embrace our school ethos and add to our brilliant team.

At interview, you will be asked for the following:

• To plan and deliver a phonics lesson to a group of approximately 8-10 Reception children who are mixed ability.
• To take part in a data analysis task (more details to be given once shortlisted).
• To complete a piece of planning on the day based on a given theme (more details to be given on the day of interview).
• To take part in a formal interview with school stakeholders.
• To produce evidence of any qualifications listed in the essential criteria of the person specification. This will be an original, official certificate issued by an examination board or professional body.
• To comply with Local Authority safer recruitment procedures, we will contact your referees if your application is shortlisted. Please inform them of this in advance.

Corfield CofE Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. It is vitally important that the successful candidate adheres to confidentiality at all times and does not share any information about any child to anyone outside of the school setting under any circumstance.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01773 712893.

Due to this post having access to children, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Please visit our website for more information on our school:

https://www.corfield.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Provisional Interview Date: 1 May 2026