What skills and experience we're looking for
St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Tennyson Road, Chelmsford, Essex. CM1 4HY
Tel: 01245 354875
Fax: 01245 358926
E-mail: admin@st-piusx.essex.sch.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Sharon Derbyshire
“Together in God’s loving family, we believe, we learn, we grow”.
EYFS Class Teacher – full time permanent position
Required September 2025
MPS – ECTs welcome to apply
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our school for an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher to join our friendly, hardworking EYFS team. St. Pius X is a dynamic school that cultivates a strong sense of community, where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Our recent Ofsted inspection commented on the fact that our pupils relish learning opportunities throughout the school and behave impeccably.
Please click here to read the whole Ofsted report.
The new EYFS teacher will be well supported in the setting with regular PPA, covered by an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant, and established planning for the year that can be easily adapted. You do not need to be a Catholic to apply.We are looking for a great teacher that supports the ethos of our school. ECTs are welcome to apply and will be fully supported in their professional development.
We are seeking to appoint someone who is:
• Passionate for learning and inclusion
• Enthusiastic about working in a team
• A consistently good and outstanding classroom practitioner
St Pius X Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and supportive references.
Application packs are available on-line @ .Please email the completed application to admin@st-piusx.essex.sch.uk or alternatively post to the address above.
A visit to the EYFS setting is warmly welcomed, please contact Diane Robinson on 01245 354875 or email admin@st-piusx.essex.sch.
Closing date: Midday Monday 28th April 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• Enthusiastic and supportive teaching assistants
• Established planning by EYFS lead that can be easily adapted
• Regular weekly PPA time covered by an experienced HLTA
• A beautifully decorated and well-resourced EYFS classroom with its own play area
• A supportive and realistic Leadership Team
• An enthusiastic and highly committed staff team
• Pupils who are happy, motivated and have exemplary behaviour for learning
• Wonderful premises and grounds
• Supportive and kind parents and Governing Body
Commitment to safeguarding
St Pius X is 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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.