Pre-School Class Teacher (Maternity cover)

About Us:

At Edith Cavell Primary School the staff, governors and parents are committed to providing a happy, ambitious and stimulating environment. All learners are nurtured to achieve their full potential and develop a love and enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

About the Role:

The governors seek to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS teacher or Early Years Practitioner to join our happy hard-working EYFS team. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a full and active role in school and direct the provision in our Pre-School class.

We are looking for:

Are you an inspirational, dedicated and enthusiastic professional? If the answer is ‘Yes’, then you could be the right candidate to join our happy hard-working team?

Working closely with the Headteacher and the staff team, the successful candidate will demonstrate they are passionate about ensuring every child has the appropriate and personalised learning opportunities to ensure that they achieve their full potential. They will have proven outstanding classroom practice and will be expected to undertake a full and active role in the school and direct the provision in our Pre-School class. They must demonstrate they have secure knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. Candidates should indicate their experience and interests in their letter of application.

Required for November 2026

We can offer you eager and enthusiastic children with a love of learning; opportunities for continued professional development and a positive environment in which to work and learn.

We Can Offer You:

In return for hard work and dedication the school offers:

A supportive working environment

Planned professional development

A planned induction programme

Appreciative and responsive children

Good standards of discipline

Improving academic standards

Closing Date Wednesday 14th October 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews Tuesday 20th October 2026

Visits to the school are welcomed