EYFS Teacher
Wirral SchoolBirkenhead, North West
Overview
This is a education role (full time) with Wirral School based in Birkenhead. The advertised salary is £34,069 to £52,835 per year. Applications close on 27 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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Mainscale to Upper Pay Scale
Full Time Permanent
Required from 04 January 2027
he Headteacher and Governing Body of St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and effective EYFS teacher to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of young people; fostering academic excellence and spiritual growth in a supportive, faith-centered environment.
Plan and deliver high-quality, creative, and engaging lessons in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Develop children's foundational skills across all areas of learning, fostering early communication and language, phonics, early literacy and numeracy, physical development, and personal, social and emotional skills to ensure they are confident, curious and ready for the next stage of their learning.
A strong commitment to supporting children from diverse backgrounds, with compassion, inclusivity and an understanding of their individual needs
Foster a nurturing, inclusive environment that supports children¿s development across all areas of learning - academically, socially, and spiritually.
Encourage children's love for learning and support them in reaching their full potential.
Promote Catholic values and contribute to the development of the school's spiritual life through prayer, reflection, and faith-based activities.
Observe and assess children's progress, providing feedback and planning next steps to support individual needs.
Work closely with parents and carers to ensure the well-being and development of each child.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive and supportive learning environment for all children.
Contribute to the wider school community, including extracurricular activities, school trips, and special events.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience in Early Years teaching.
A passion for early childhood education and a commitment to providing a high standard of care and teaching.
A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and how to apply it effectively in the classroom.
A dedication to supporting children¿s emotional, social, and spiritual development within a Catholic ethos.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
A willingness to actively participate in the Catholic life of the school
The children, staff and community of St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School and Nursery make up an energetic, warm and welcoming team. We value each member of our school community and look forward to welcoming a successful candidate who demonstrates consistently high standards, a caring approach and a passion to share their skills with both staff and children.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic school environment where you can make a significant impact on the lives of all of our children.
What St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School and Nursery can offer you;
The experience of working in a Catholic primary school, committed to shared Christian values.
A warm and welcoming environment.
Fun-loving, kind, caring and engaging children.
A supportive team to work within.
A dedicated and supportive Governing Body.
Ongoing CPD opportunities.
Management time to lead a subject.
Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter to the Headteacher, Miss Johanna Flynn, at the school address or via businessmanager@stwerburghs.wirral.sch.uk
School visits are warmly welcomed and are available by appointment. Please arrange by calling the school office on 0151 647 8404
Closing Date: Friday 27th November 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 30th November 2026
Interviews: Friday 4th December 2026
This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.
How this role compares
We hold 398 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £27,274. This role pays more than about 75% of them.
There are 5,624 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 749 of them in North West.
You have 16 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 22 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Wirral School has 18 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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