Job Introduction
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team on a temporary basis for the 2025–26 academic year.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work 0.4 FTE (Thursday and Friday) in our nurturing Early Years setting, where we place high value on play-based learning, creativity, and the development of the whole child.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a secure understanding of the EYFS curriculum and early childhood development.
• Creates a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Brings energy, creativity, and a reflective approach to their teaching.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team and contributes to wider school life.
We are a community orientated and ambitious Academy. As a member of staff, you will benefit from strong leadership and effective support and you will have the vision, drive and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with our pupils. You will join a thriving, cohesive team who are fully committed to ensuring all pupils fulfil their potential. You should be a highly motivated individual who is keen to embrace the opportunities this position presents.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally ambitious for, and committed to, the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff benefit from comprehensive induction, extensive CPD opportunities, our Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team. The Trust follows national school teachers’ pay and conditions and adheres to the national pay recommendations.
Keen to find out more? A visit to the academy would be warmly welcomed. Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Dilys Tait, PA to Academy Headteacher by emailing dtait@prioryacademies.co.uk
The job description and person specification can be found on the Trust website.
Please select Apply Online to begin your application. Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 15th May 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2025
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
