Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Federation of Broughton and West Tytherley Primary Schools.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Early Years teacher to join our wonderful team at West Tytherley Primary School, leading our small and thriving Reception class from September.
West Tytherley Primary School is a charming village school set in beautiful rural surroundings. With a strong sense of community and a child-centred ethos, we pride ourselves on providing a caring, inspiring and enriching environment where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
This is a unique opportunity to teach a small incoming Reception cohort of approximately 10 children, with class sizes typically remaining between 10-16 pupils. The successful candidate will benefit from high levels of autonomy and the opportunity to shape a truly engaging Early Years experience built around children’s interests, curiosity and individual development.
Outdoor learning is central to our curriculum, and we are proud of our extensive use of our natural environment, including Forest School opportunities and hands-on experiential learning. We believe children learn best through exploration, play, creativity and meaningful real-world experiences.
Working at a federated school:
Our federation is made up of two charming village schools, both of which have recently received ‘Good’ judgments from Ofsted. Under the federation, each school retains its own unique character while working collaboratively under a single Governing Body and Executive Headteacher.
Both Broughton and West Tytherley pride themselves on their caring, small-school approach where children are truly known as individuals. The federation offers a friendly, forward-thinking and highly supportive environment in which to work, with excellent opportunities for collaboration, professional development and career progression.
We understand that high-quality education comes from high-quality teaching and we are committed to supporting all staff to reach their full potential. We provide a strong programme of Continuing Professional Development tailored to the needs and aspirations of our staff. We also work closely with schools across our wider cluster to provide enriching opportunities for both pupils and staff.
The successful applicant will join a passionate and committed team dedicated to delivering exciting and meaningful learning experiences that inspire children and nurture a lifelong love of learning.
We are looking for a teacher who is:
enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated
passionate about Early Years education and understands how young children learn best through play, exploration and high-quality interactions
able to create a warm, stimulating and enabling learning environment both indoors and outdoors
committed to providing child-centred learning experiences that inspire curiosity, independence and confidence
confident in using outdoor learning and Forest School approaches to enrich the curriculum
able to build positive relationships with children, parents, staff and the wider community
reflective, resilient and committed to continually developing their own practice
flexible, proactive and able to respond to the changing needs of young children with care and sensitivity
a team player who values collaboration while also embracing the autonomy and creativity this role offers
committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child
We can offer the opportunity to:
teach in a small, nurturing Early Years class with excellent adult-to-child ratios
put children truly at the heart of your practice
enjoy high levels of professional autonomy and creativity within the curriculum
work in a happy and supportive environment where everyone is valued and ideas are welcomed
develop your career within a supportive federation committed to professional growth
work alongside a hard-working, caring and dedicated team
deliver meaningful outdoor learning and Forest School experiences in a beautiful rural setting
access excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
make a genuine difference in the lives of young children within a close-knit village community
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
We warmly welcome visits to the school and would be delighted to show prospective candidates what makes West Tytherley such a special place to learn and work.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please email adminoffice@west-tytherley.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01794 340338 for an application pack.
We reserve the right to interview candidates at a mutually convenient time as applications arrive. Final deadline for the post is 12noon on Friday 19th June 2026
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.
