EYFS Teacher

Salary: M1 - M6 £32,916 - £45,352 per year

Location: Gunness & Burringham C of E Primary School, Scunthorpe

Hours: Full Time Teacher

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Our School

Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School is a happy, inclusive and safe school where our children thrive. We are situated in a small rural village on the outskirts of Scunthorpe where the school is at the heart of the community.

We aim to provide an education of the highest quality and all that we do is shaped by our vision: “Learning Together with Hope. Aspiring to be Agents of Change”. Three words from our vision – wisdom, resilience & inclusive - shape our curriculum and improve outcomes for children.

We are proud of our strong community, excellent attendance and recent OFSTED judgement (Good with two Outstanding areas).

What we offer

• Friendly, supportive staff team and senior leadership

• A caring, inclusive school community with strong parental and church links.

• A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development aligned to our school priorities

• Local authority pay and conditions (pay scale dependent on experience).

• Support for flexible working/returners where appropriate.

• A well-resourced Early Years environment with enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

Contract details

• Fixed-term maternity cover contract.

• Full Time

• Reception (EYFS FS2) class with a small cohort of 14 children

• Start date: October 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A teacher who is passionate about Early Years education and committed to giving children the very best start to their school journey.

• A practitioner with a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, including the EYFS Curriculum, assessment requirements and EYFS Profile.

• A teacher who understands child development and can create a nurturing, stimulating and engaging learning environment where all children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.

• A teacher who can plan and deliver high-quality learning opportunities through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated learning experiences.

• Someone who can effectively observe, assess and respond to children's next steps, ensuring all pupils make strong progress from their starting points.

• A teacher who provides excellent pastoral care and understands the importance of supporting children's personal, social and emotional development.

• A practitioner who can effectively meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND, through inclusive practice, adaptive teaching and high expectations.

• A collaborative professional who will work closely with colleagues, parents and carers to support children's learning and wellbeing.

• An individual who is committed to fulfilling statutory responsibilities, including safeguarding, accurate record keeping and contributing positively to whole-school development.

Why join us?

This is a wonderful opportunity to teach a small Reception class of 14 children within a happy, nurturing and successful village Church school. The role would be ideal for an Early Career Teacher or Main Scale Teacher who is passionate about Early Years and wishes to develop their practice within a supportive environment. The successful candidate will benefit from working closely with an experienced and supportive leadership team who are committed to staff development and wellbeing.

Next steps

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. We would be delighted to show you around and give you the opportunity to experience our happy, caring, and welcoming school community first-hand.

To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Abbey Dawson, school business manager, on 01724 842246 or email admin.gandbcep@northlincs.gov.uk to arrange a convenient date and time.

Further information about our school can also be found on our website.

Closing Date: 12noon Monday 13th July 2026

Interview date: Thursday 16th July

Please see the attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.