EYFS Teacher - Newlyn School

About The Role:

Newlyn School are looking for a warm and positive Early Years Teacher to join our team, who has a calm and nurturing yet aspirational mindset.  The appointed candidate will be flexible and willing to engage with all team members, having the hearts of our wonderful learners at the centre of everything we do.  They will have willingness to learn and grow professionally with a deep-rooted desire to champion all children ensuring they can always be the best they can be inside and outside of the classroom.  We offer a vast array of extra -curricular clubs and personal development opportunities for all children and a commitment to adding to this part of our school community is essential.

As the Early Years Teacher, you will be based in our vibrant Reception class, playing a key role in shaping the early learning journey of our children.  You will work in close partnership with the Nursery Manager to design and deliver a cohesive, high-quality Early Years curriculum that spans from age 2 to 5.  We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with a strength in pedagogical understanding of high quality teaching and learning opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead on curriculum continuity, pedagogy, and transition across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), ensuring that every child experiences a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate education that is inspirational.  You will model outstanding classroom practice, support colleagues across the early years’ team, and contribute to the strategic development of our early years’ provision.

We are looking for a warm, positive, and aspirational teacher who is highly motivated to continue to develop our successful early years’ environment.  We are looking for someone who has a deep understanding of child development in the Early Years and can design and deliver purposeful, play-based learning experiences to ensure that masterful learning is at the core of each learning opportunity.  We whole heartedly commit to inclusive practice at Newlyn School with high ambitions for crafting learning to support all children irrespective of their needs.  Experience with supporting children with additional needs is essential, demonstrating a flair for adapting provision dynamically to meet the personalised needs of all children with the support of a wonderful staff team.  We are looking for a team member who values collaboration and works effectively with staff, families, and external agencies with a dream to make a difference to the lives of the children in their class and community.

At Newlyn School it is desirable to have experience in leading or managing an Early Years team with knowledge of the EYFS framework and relevant assessment practices.  We fundamentally believe in the benefits that outdoor learning can have and someone with a qualification or interest in Forest/Beach School or outdoor learning is essential as well as having a nurturing yet aspirational approach that champions emotional wellbeing and resilience.

At Newlyn School, we are proud of our coastal identity, our inclusive ethos, and our commitment to helping every child be the best they can be.  Our Early Years provision is a vital part of our school community, and we are excited to welcome a new member of our team who shares our vision and values for our wonderful school.

About You:

You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and challenging curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and outside the classroom.  We are seeking a warm, positive and enthusiastic person to join our team that is forward thinking and has a real passion for championing all children, irrespective of their starting abilities.  A commitment to support the school’s vision for enrichment in personal development opportunities is key, recognising that in order to create well rounded children we focus collectively on the academic, social, emotional and holistic development simultaneously.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits and a letter from our Chair of the Board of Trustees can be found here. 

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is 22nd June 2025 at Midnight

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Lauren Connolly (Headteacher) on 01736 363509 or by email lconnolly@newlyn.tpacademytrust.org

Interviews to be held on week commencing 30th June 2025.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.