Job Introduction
EYFS Teacher
Join Our Strong EYFS Team!
We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Early Years Foundation Stage teacher to join our thriving team at Nightingale Primary School. This vacancy has arisen as a result of internal promotion and staff stepping into exciting new roles — and now we’re ready to welcome someone new to make their mark.
We are looking for someone who brings energy, care and creativity to the classroom, and who recognises the power of play, talk and exploration in shaping strong early foundations. Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or already have experience, we have the capacity to support you, develop you and help you thrive.
At Nightingale, our EYFS team is passionate about outdoor learning and making the most of our fantastic environment — including our woodland area, gardening patch and large recreation field. We believe children learn best when they’re immersed, active and curious. If you share that view, we want to hear from you.
We are a Read Write Inc. (RWI) school, with the programme fully embedded into our daily practice. In EYFS, this means phonics is taught with consistency, pace and purpose — giving our youngest learners the best start. Full training will be provided for the right candidate as part of our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
We offer:
- A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community;
- High-quality, focused CPD tailored to your needs and career stage;
- An inspiring outdoor learning environment that is part of daily EYFS life;
- A well-structured curriculum that encourages creativity and confidence;
- A skilled and experienced team to work alongside;
- 380 delightful, hardworking children who love to learn;
- A successful track record of nurturing Early Career Teachers;
- A dedicated support staff team and committed senior leaders;
- Strong links with parents and governors;
- Teacher handbooks and planning frameworks to make your job easier;
- Wellbeing and self-care embedded into our culture (including our school dog, Bow!).
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings joy and positivity to their work;
- Is reflective, open-minded and keen to keep learning;
- Understands the importance of relentless routines, first attention for best conduct and high expectations in EYFS;
- Values collaboration and teamwork;
- Believes in our vision and values, and the right of every child to belong.
Nightingale Primary School is a calm, ambitious and forward-thinking school on the outskirts of Eastleigh. We’ve recently undergone a rebuild through the HCC recladding programme and offer a modern space in which children and staff can flourish.
So — if you're brave enough to explore new ideas, bold enough to keep learning, and ready to be part of something special — come and join us.
Visit our website to find out more about our vision, and come and see our setting for yourself. We’d love to meet you.
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Come and see us in action!
Please call the school office on 023 8061 3588 to book your place so we can plan for numbers. |
Applications: By application form to Mrs Sarah Wyatt s.wyatt@nightingale.hants.sch.uk .
Closing Date: Monday 19th May, 12pm
Interviews: Wednesday 21st May
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.
