EYFS Nursery Teacher

• Address: Redcastle Family School Thetford Norfolk IP24 3PU
• Salary: MPR/UPR
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 13 April 2026 (or negotiable)
• Reference: 8126

Are you passionate about giving children the best possible start in life

Redcastle Family School is seeking a dedicated and ambitious EYFS Nursery Teacher to join our thriving early years team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on childrens development at the very beginning of their educational journey.

About us

Located in the heart of Thetford Redcastle Family School is proud to serve a vibrant and diverse community. We place children at the centre of everything we do and are committed to delivering a high-quality bespoke curriculum that nurtures curiosity confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

Our nursery provision is flourishing with recently refurbished facilities for 2- and 3-year-olds. We offer excellent staffing ratios and robust whole-school support for safeguarding SEND CPD and targeted interventions. We believe this early stage is the foundation of every childs success and we treat it as such.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and reflective practitioner who:

• has a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum
• sets high expectations for all learners
• promotes childrens holistic development academically socially and emotionally
• thrives in a collaborative team environment
• is committed to continuous professional growth and innovation in practice.

In return we offer:

• a supportive and inclusive working environment
• a Good school (Ofsted November 2022)
• excellent standards of behaviour and a positive school culture
• happy enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• a forward-thinking approach to teaching learning and school improvement
• systems that prioritise staff wellbeing and reduce workload
• opportunities to be creative innovative and make a real difference.

We warmly welcome visits to our school. To arrange a visit or for further information please contact the school office before the closing date.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (Word)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling or emailing:

To find out more please visit our website (Redcastle Family School)

How to apply

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to:

Closing date: 9 January 2026.

Promoted as JOTW (Job of the Week) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

Redcastle Family School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children and expects all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The successful applicant will also be required to complete a declaration form under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations.