Job Introduction
EYFS Teacher – Experienced Year R Teacher
Fixed Term until 31/8/2026
Salary Scale M3 – M6 £35,674 to £43,607
Start Date 1 September 2025
Closing Date 28 April 2025
Interview Date 7 May 2025
Are you looking for a change in school? We know that being a teacher can be lifechanging. You have the power to make a difference every day and can be that one person who has the biggest influence on the life of a young person. Do you feel as though you want to make a difference in a popular, friendly and nurturing Federation? Then please, read on and consider coming to visit our fantastic schools.
We are excited to be advertising for the position of teachers at the Bursledon Federation from September 2025. We are looking for an experienced teachers outside of the ECT window to work in partnership with our other staff in our schools. We are a big organisation and passionate about developing our staff therefore we often hold positions that move from Fixed term into permanent roles.
We are determined to instil a love of learning (for both pupils and staff) and fully embrace our vision and values of love, respect and aspire - they sit at the heart of everything we do. As a federation we give children consistently challenging, yet supporting learning opportunities within a broad, balanced and creative curriculum where risk taking is encouraged and where children can learn from their mistakes. We love to celebrate progress, achievement, effort for both pupils and staff. We strongly focus on working together with families and the wider community so that school-based learning is understood and can be built upon outside the school day.
Both schools are rated 'Good' with some outstanding elements from Ofsted as well as a recent 'Excellent' SIAMS inspection in the Infants - we are at a strong point in school development and as a result our current Federation Improvement Plan is dynamic, exciting and really outward facing and our end of year outcomes are positive.
We have much to offer members of staff including - Wellbeing support (including comprehensive physical and mental health support to staff including private medical operations, counselling, physiotherapy and personal annual health checks), A focused and personalised CPD programme whereby we support improvement and further challenge, Excellent leadership mentoring/coaching programmes - supporting those who have a view to move further in their career into Senior Leadership or would like to develop their pedagogical skills to a specialist area.
As a Federation we have a strong and supportive Governing body and we work hard to give our staff release time, free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, accreditations and further development (such as NPQ programmes) are encouraged and where possible fully funded. We really value our staff and wellbeing is a key priority and we run socials every half term for those that like to spend time outside of the working day together. Would you like to come and join our team? Please do, get in touch!
Please take time to look at our website - www.bursledonschools.co.uk - as well as take the time to come and visit us.
- There are 4 tours available to look around the school, so please call or email to book on.
- Mon 17 March 1 pm
- Weds 19 March 1 pm
- Tues 25 March 4 pm
- Weds 26 March 4 pm
To apply for this post please visit our school’s website and use the Teachers Application Form and return to hr@bursledonschools.co.uk
For any further details or to book a tour please contact Jeanette.miller@bursledonschools.co.uk.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
