Early Years Foundation Stage Leader & Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1e2d8eb4-c85d-4c1f-83ff-8a5fb7f1f555-1 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Dauntseys Academy Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated Early Years Foundation Stage Leader & Class Teacher. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include planning and teaching well-structured EYFS lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans curriculum, and schemes of work. You will have the opportunity to develop the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills of the children while reinforcing the school ethos, e.g., expectations of behaviour within class and elsewhere on the school site. It is essential that you are able to share outstanding EYFS practice, knowledge and expertise throughout the school as appropriate. Arriving with good knowledge and understanding of learning needs such as ASD, ADHD, Global Delay, Attachment, Physical and Speech & Language needs would be desirable.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
At Dauntsey Academy Primary School there exists a culture of empathy, care, motivation and engagement that inspires a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning. It is a place where people’s opinions and achievements are recognised and celebrated. We value individuality and we appreciate that everyone is different, having different strengths and needs at different times.
Our commitment to develop the whole child in terms of social, moral, spiritual and cultural learning is intrinsic throughout the entire Academy community.
DAPS is a vibrant learning setting, where trust is implicit between all stakeholders. It is a happy, safe, warm and caring environment, where everyone is willing to challenge themselves and work together; offering support and encouragement sharing their knowledge, skills and experiences. Stakeholders stretch their boundaries where achievements are celebrated without a fear of failure.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Dauntseys Academy Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated Early Years Foundation Stage Leader & Class Teacher. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.
In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include planning and teaching well-structured EYFS lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans curriculum, and schemes of work. You will have the opportunity to develop the physical, intellectual, emotional and social skills of the children while reinforcing the school ethos, e.g., expectations of behaviour within class and elsewhere on the school site. It is essential that you are able to share outstanding EYFS practice, knowledge and expertise throughout the school as appropriate. Arriving with good knowledge and understanding of learning needs such as ASD, ADHD, Global Delay, Attachment, Physical and Speech & Language needs would be desirable.
For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.
What the school offers its staff
At Dauntsey Academy Primary School there exists a culture of empathy, care, motivation and engagement that inspires a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning. It is a place where people’s opinions and achievements are recognised and celebrated. We value individuality and we appreciate that everyone is different, having different strengths and needs at different times.
Our commitment to develop the whole child in terms of social, moral, spiritual and cultural learning is intrinsic throughout the entire Academy community.
DAPS is a vibrant learning setting, where trust is implicit between all stakeholders. It is a happy, safe, warm and caring environment, where everyone is willing to challenge themselves and work together; offering support and encouragement sharing their knowledge, skills and experiences. Stakeholders stretch their boundaries where achievements are celebrated without a fear of failure.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.