EYFS Teacher

- St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School
- Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AX
- Salary: MPR
- Hours: 2 or 3 days per week
- Contract: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027, required from January 2027 or earlier
- Reference: 5733

St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School is looking for a EYFS Teacher .

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced and passionate EYFS Class Teacher who is dedicated to giving every child the very best start to their educational journey?

Do you have the creativity and expertise to develop an engaging, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, confident and excited to learn?

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring EYFS Class Teacher to join our Early Years team as an additional teacher, supporting children's learning, development and progress. You will work collaboratively with the EYFS team to provide high-quality teaching, deliver engaging learning experiences and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

We are seeking someone who can create a warm, welcoming and inclusive learning environment, build positive relationships with children and families, and bring learning to life through purposeful play, creativity and meaningful experiences. A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, a commitment to high expectations and a genuine passion for supporting young children's development are essential.

If you are a caring, motivated and proactive teacher who believes in the importance of early education and wants to make a lasting difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for a teacher who:

- will provide high-quality, supportive, engaging, teaching for the pupils in our EYFS classes
- believes in each and every child and has high aspirations for their achievements
- has the ability to make learning fun and engaging whilst ensuring all children are appropriately challenged
- is fascinated by the learning process and actively seeks new ideas and research
- has great ideas and wants to share them
- is on a mission to continually develop themselves as facilitators of learning
- values developing effective relationships with parents and the community
- will support the Christian ethos of our school and uphold our vision: ‘Whatever you do, do it with all your heart’. Colossians 3:23
- Is prepared to go the extra mile with a smile on their face.

Our commitment to you:

- children who are well-behaved, motivated and engaged in their learning
- a diverse and welcoming, fully inclusive school
- a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
- a school where we are proud to have a team of dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic staff
- commitment to your professional development
- a school with well-developed resources
- a school, where we actively consider work-life balance and well-being.

St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School is a multicultural school in the centre of Ipswich. We are extremely proud of our school and have high ambitions for all pupils. We have a strong Christian ethos which underpins our approach to all aspects of teaching and learning. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum, which is enhanced with enrichment opportunities, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential – all of this is rooted strongly in our school values and Christian ethos.
To find out more
Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Person Specification (pdf)

Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit, please call our school office on 01473 251614 .

Please also visit our website
How to apply To apply, please complete the Application Form (word) (https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/K-Nov/5733-DMAT-Teaching-Application-Form-St-Matthews-CofE-Primary-School.doc)and email to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Closing date: 12 pm, 20 November 2026. Interview date: 27 November 2026.
St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, and all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.