Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Waterbeach Community Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

Subject leadership time

Staff wellbeing support

Staff social events

Professional development opportunities

No unnecessary meetings

Job summary

Waterbeach Community Primary School is seeking an excellent EYFS teacher for a January 2027 start on a part-time maternity cover contract. The role offers either 2 or 3 days per week, with options for Thursday and Friday or Wednesday to Friday. The school emphasises collaboration, wellbeing, professional development, and a strong team ethos.

Salary will be on the main scale and in line with experience. Visits are encouraged; contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Qualifications

• Passion for early years curriculum.
• Creative approach to learning with willingness to try new ideas.
• Ability to work well in a team or independently.
• Positive, professional attitude toward education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on planning with your year group to ensure cohesive provision.
• Deliver engaging EYFS teaching and learning activities in a part-time timetable.
• Support safeguarding and well-being of pupils in a maternity cover context.
• Contribute to a supportive, reflective team through constructive feedback.

Skills

EYFS curriculum

teamwork

creativity

positive attitude

constructive feedback

Job description

WATERBEACH NEEDS YOU!

We are looking for an excellent EYFS teacher to join us in January 2027 on a part-time maternity cover contract. This position will be for either 2 or 3 days per week, working either Thursday and Friday or Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

We can offer you:

• Collaborative planning with your year group
• 2 wellbeing days a year
• Time out of class for subject leadership
• Staff wellbeing support
• Staff social events
• Professional development opportunities
• No unnecessary meetings
• Delightful and motivated children
• A fantastic, professional team of staff

We are looking for someone who possesses the following qualities:

• A passion educator who has a deep understanding of the early years curriculum
• A creative approach to learning with the enthusiasm to try new things
• The ability to work well as a team player or on your own
• A positive, professional attitude towards all aspects of education
• Patience, a good sense of humour and an ability to accept and give constructive feedback.

Salary will be on the main scale and according to experience.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to arrange (01223 718988).

The staff and Governors at Waterbeach Community Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that online checks will be made on all shortlisted candidates and the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, barred list check, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.