Join St. John's Prep. and Senior as an EYFS Teacher and spark a lifelong love of learning. As a proud National Nurturing School, we offer an environment where childhood wellbeing comes first.

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About Us & Our Values

Welcome to St. John’s Prep. and Senior. We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a National Nurturing School. This accreditation is at the heart of everything we do; we believe that children learn best when their emotional and social needs are met in a safe, wholly supportive environment.

Everything we do is guided by our core values, which we actively live out in our Early Years settings:

Optimism: Fostering a bright, hopeful environment where every child’s unique potential is celebrated.

Resilience: Empowering our youngest learners to take safe risks in their play, learn from mistakes, and build emotional strength.

Kindness: Cultivating a warm, empathetic classroom where children learn to care deeply for themselves and one another.

Nobility: Modelling integrity, respect, and strong character in every interaction.

Valour: Encouraging the courage to explore, try new things, and embrace early social challenges.

About the Role

As an EYFS Teacher, you will be pivotal in giving our youngest pupils the best possible start. Working deeply within our nurturing framework, your key responsibilities will include:

Delivering the Curriculum: Designing and leading engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

Championing Wellbeing: Embedding our National Nurturing School principles into your daily routines, ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and understood.

Tracking Development: Observing, assessing, and recording pupil progress, thoughtfully tailoring your approach to meet individual developmental needs.

Building Partnerships: Cultivating collaborative relationships with parents and carers to seamlessly support each child’s journey from home to school.

Collaborating: Working closely with teaching assistants and the wider Early Years team to maintain a cohesive, supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications: QTS, EYTS, or an equivalent recognised Early Years teaching qualification.

Experience: Proven experience working within a Nursery and Reception.

Knowledge: A deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum and a strong awareness of nurturing principles.

What We Offer

As a National Nurturing School, we know that to look after our children, we must look after our staff. We offer:

A welcoming, family-like school community with highly supportive leadership.

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Excellent opportunities for Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

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How to Apply

If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a school that truly puts wellbeing first, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

St. John’s Prep. and Senior are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, this role is subject to strict background checks, including:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an appropriate barred list check.

The receipt of satisfactory professional references.

Verification of identity and qualifications.

In line with KCSIE guidance, an online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.