EYFS Class Teacher Temporary Contract until 31st August 2027 Required to start 1st September 2026. The Governors and Headteacher of Dean Bank Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated EYFS teacher to provide excellent teaching and learning to our youngest children and to become part of the team. We are a welcoming and supportive school dedicated to achieving the best for our pupils. The successful candidate will: • Have a solid and secure knowledge of the curriculum • Have highly effective teaching skills • Have a qualification that meets the approved ‘Full and relevant criteria’ for EYFS • Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour • Have detailed knowledge and understanding of all forms of observation/assessment and how this informs planning to impact on learning • Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm • Be able to work as part of a team and foster positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents and governors. • Be prepared to make a valuable contribution to Dean Bank and the wider community so our pupils can ‘soar with pride’ Dean Bank Primary School can offer: • A supportive professional environment. • An enthusiastic, dedicated and friendly team who are committed to improving the outcomes for our children. • Ongoing CPD Electronic application packs are available from the school office, please e-mail: deanbank@durhamlearning.net Application forms must be returned to the Headteacher via email to deanbank@durhamlearning.net Visits can be arranged on the following dates/times: - Wednesday 17th June at 4pm Alternative visits can be made by contacting the school office. In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short listing purposes. Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Applicants must hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion in staffing ratios. The Governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references. Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is not open to job share. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Completed forms should be returned to the school by 12 noon on Friday 19th June 2026 Shortlisting: Friday 19th June 2026 Interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Dean Bank Primary & Nursery School Dean Bank, Ferryhill, Co. Durham DL17 8PP Tel: 01740651512 Email: deanbank@durhamlearning.net VPRS/161