Townhill Community Primary School: Early Years Teacher

About our school:
At Townhill Community School, we are proud to be at the heart of our community, driven by our vision of Putting Children First. We are committed to supporting the social, emotional and academic development of every child in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Our school is home to a large, successful and dynamic Early Years Unit, where learning is authentic and play-based, responsive to the needs of our children and driven by the 'Three Enablers' - enabling adults, engaging experiences and effective environments.

The Role:
We are seeking an outstanding Early Years practitioner to join our team. This role requires a teacher who is passionate about play-based pedagogy and has a deep understanding of the Three Enablers.

You will play a key role in shaping high-quality provision within a dynamic, complex and rewarding Early Years setting.

This post is temporary in the first instance, with the vision of a permanent contract following the first year if possible.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will-

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong Early Years background or a passion for early childhood development
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of play-based learning and child-centred pedagogy
• Have a secure knowledge of the Three Enablers and how these translate into high-quality provision
• Be innovative, reflective and adaptable within a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Place pupil wellbeing, inclusion and equity at the heart of their practice
• Be committed to supporting children with a wide range of needs, including those with Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team ethos

What we offer:

• A large, well-established Early Years unit with significant scope for innovation
• A supportive and experienced staff team
• Opportunities for quality professional learning and development
• A school culture that prioritises wellbeing, inclusion and community engagement
• Enthusiastic, engaging pupils who are eager to learn

Key expectations:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging learning through play and exploration
• Create stimulating environments that promote curiosity and independence
• Support children's social, emotional and developmental needs
• Work collaboratively to continuously improve Early Years provision
• Uphold the school's commitment to "Putting Children First"

If you are interested in applying and would like to visit the school, you are welcome to attend a walk-around at 4pm on Monday, 1 June 2026. Unfortunately, we are unable to facilitate visits outside of this window. If you are unable to make this date, we will still be pleased to receive your application.

Application form - primary, secondary, special teachers ( Word doc, 117 KB )

Dates:
Submit your application to the headteacher, Mr Owen [email protected] , by 12:00 on Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Shortlisting on Monday 15-06-26, shortlisted candidates informed by 16:00 on 19-06-26

Lesson observation (at your current school or at our school - details TBC) on Thursday 25-06-26

Interview on Friday 26-06-26

Successful candidate to be informed by 17:00 on Friday 26-06-26

Please note: We welcome application from NQTs, in addition to more experienced teachers.

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Last modified on 12 May 2026

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