Vacancies and Recruitment

Early Years Teacher

Closing Date 24/09/2025

Pay scale and salary: MPS

Hours: Part Time FTE 0.6

Contract type: Fixed Term

We require an enthusiastic, dynamic and effective EYFS fixed term class teacher to cover maternity leave from 5 January 2026 until 31 December 2026. At Yeadon Westfield Infant School, we aim to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. Our moral values of respect, empathy, responsibility, honesty, resilience and tolerance are at the core of our school and we are committed to providing an exciting, relevant and challenging curriculum, which is appropriate for individual needs and aims to engage all children through a wide range of teaching and learning strategies. The Governors are looking to appoint an outstanding EYFS Teacher on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• A focus on and an understanding of how to promote the best learning for children;

• the ability to work towards challenging targets and accelerated progress for pupils including those with additional needs;

• a commitment to improving children’s learning through tailored provision;

• the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning;

• enthusiasm, patience and a calm manner;

• a variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of children and to work effectively with professionals and parents;

• experience of using a range of positive behaviour management techniques;

• a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

In return, Yeadon Westfield Infant School can offer the right candidate:

• a school of motivated pupils and supportive parents with strong community links;

• an exciting place to learn and teach;

• a school with high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils and staff;

• a high performing, professional, dedicated, hardworking and supportive team.

This role is temporary to cover maternity leave and is initially for 12 months or the return of the current post holder. This post is subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period. Please visit our website at www.westfieldinfants.co.uk to find out more about our fantastic school. This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. Yeadon Westfield Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0113 2505449.

To apply, please download the job description, person specification and application form.

Completed applications should be emailed to: sbm@westfieldinfants.co.uk by 12noon on the closing date of Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 30 September 2025.