Posted: 12 June
The role
EYFS Class Teacher Required from September 2026 Main Scale 1-3 Full Time – Fixed Term One Year The Governors of the Hednesford Hills Federation are offering the opportunity for an inspirational and highly motivated Teacher to join our team at Hednesford Nursery School. Hednesford Nursery School is a unique establishment and one of only two maintained nursery schools in Staffordshire offering provisions for children aged from birth to 4 years. We deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage through fun and meaningful play offering free flow and free play learning opportunities as well as focused group times making sure individual needs are met and interests are tailored for. Our team of staff are highly motivated and strive for the best for each individual child working together to provide high and consistent expectations and praise their achievements. We are looking for an Early Years Teacher to join our team to deliver the EYFS curriculum to our 3 and 4 year olds and to continue delivering an exceptional service in sustaining high standards in moving the nursery school forward. We are looking for someone who is: An organised, enthusiastic EYFS practitioner. Has high expectations of themselves and the children. A teacher with the passion and drive to make a difference to our children’s future. Main purpose of the role: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards. See full job description and person specification for further details. Hednesford Nursery School offers: Motivated, happy children, who are eager to learn. Good parental links. A commitment to your professional development. A supportive staff team and enabling working environment. Access to ‘ThinkWell’ providing confidential advice and support A Governor approved additional days leave each year Links across the federation to support best practice If you require an application pack, please visit our website https://www.hednesford.staffs.sch.uk/ or download the attached application pack. Completed applications should be sent to office@hednesford.staffs.sch.uk Closing Date: 03/07/2026 Interview Date: To be arranged Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office on the number below or email info@hednesford.staffs.sch.uk to book an appointment. NB: Applicants who do not hold the relevant qualifications and experience as advertised will not be considered. NB: It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The Hednesford Hills Federation, Hednesford Nursery School, Eskrett Street, Hednesford WS12 1AR Tel: 01543 227090 E-mail: office@hednesford.staffs.sch.uk Interim Executive Head Teacher: Mrs Claire Farish 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.
