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Job Title: EYFS Teacher
Location: Oakfield House School, Salwick PR4 0YH
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4pm
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Are you passionate about shaping the earliest stages of a child’s learning journey? Do you thrive in a nurturing, creative and supportive environment where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dedicated EYFS Teacher to join our vibrant, multi-professional team. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, child‑centred education that supports the physical, emotional and academic development of our young learners.
What you will be doing
- Plan, deliver and teach engaging lessons for individuals and small groups, following our curriculum framework.
- Support the delivery of nurture‑based programmes that build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
- Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, ensuring each child receives personalised support.
- Create a stimulating, well‑organised and safe learning environment that inspires curiosity and independence.
- Develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans alongside the wider team.
- Work collaboratively with LSAs, tutors, care staff and other professionals to ensure consistent, high‑quality provision.
- Promote positive behaviour, helping children move from external regulation to developing their own self‑control.
- Contribute to whole‑school development, safeguarding practice and effective communication with families and colleagues.
What you will bring
- QTS/QTLS degree level or equivalent
- Preferably EYFS or early primary education experience.
- Brings creativity, patience and a nurturing approach to the classroom.
- Can confidently manage challenging behaviour using positive, supportive strategies.
- Works well as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and values strong communication.
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection.
- Is organised, proactive and able to adapt to the needs of individual learners.
ECT applicants are welcome to apply.
About Us
Oakfield House School is a specialist primary school for autistic pupils and those with additional learning, communication, or behavioural needs. Set in a beautiful 1880s country house with eight acres of parkland, we provide a nurturing and supportive environment. Small classes, sensory spaces, and immersive learning areas ensure personalised support for every pupil. Our experienced staff work with families to help pupils build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .
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