EYFS Teacher - Outstanding 3-Form Entry Primary School - Basildon

Location: Basildon, Essex
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Paid in line with the Teachers' Pay Scale

We are seeking a passionate, creative and highly skilled EYFS teacher to join our Outstanding 3-form entry primary school in Basildon from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated EYFS teacher who is committed to delivering outstanding early years education and ensuring every child receives the very best start to their learning journey within a supportive and inspiring environment.

About Our School

Our Outstanding primary school in Basildon is a vibrant, inclusive and high-achieving setting where children thrive and staff are highly valued. We are proud of our exceptional Early Years provision and our commitment to excellence across the whole school.

Our school offers:

• Outstanding leadership with a clear vision for continuous improvement
• A high-quality, well-resourced Early Years environment
• Excellent pupil behaviour and strong foundations for learning
• A rich, play-based and ambitious curriculum
• Strong collaboration across the EYFS and wider school team
• Extensive opportunities for professional education and training
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload
• Highly supportive parents, governors and community partnerships
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and leadership development
• A nurturing and inclusive ethos where every child is valued
• A culture of high expectations and continuous improvement in Basildon

Located in the heart of Basildon, our school provides a dynamic and rewarding environment where both staff and pupils flourish.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality EYFS provision in line with the Early Years Framework
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Deliver engaging, play-based learning opportunities that support all areas of development
• Use continuous provision effectively to enhance learning outcomes
• Observe, assess and track pupil progress accurately
• Use assessment information to inform planning and next steps
• Work closely with colleagues across the EYFS team to ensure consistency
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers
• Promote high expectations for behaviour, engagement and achievement
• Support children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
• Contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
• Demonstrates excellent classroom and early years practice
• Has high expectations for all learners
• Is committed to ongoing professional education and training
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is reflective, creative and passionate about early childhood development
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Outstanding opportunities for education and training
• High-quality mentoring and EYFS-focused professional development
• A collaborative and welcoming staff team
• Excellent indoor and outdoor learning environments
• Enthusiastic, curious and motivated children
• Strong opportunities for career progression
• A positive and inclusive school culture in Basildon
• The opportunity to make a real impact on early education in Basildon

If you are an ambitious and caring EYFS teacher looking to develop your career within an Outstanding primary school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join our exceptional team from September 2026.