EYFS Class Teacher: Maternity Cover

Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive leadership team

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Spring Meadow Primary School is seeking an EYFS Class Teacher on a maternity cover basis. The school is committed to inclusive education and creating a nurturing, engaging learning environment for early years.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families while delivering high-quality learning aligned to the EYFS framework. We offer a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an EYFS recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience in early years teaching.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external professionals.
• Committed to inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and adapted learning in line with the national curriculum and Early Years framework.
• Champion best practice in early years education, ensuring excellent outcomes for all children.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using data to inform teaching.
• Create a positive, safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare and health & safety requirements are consistently met.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
• Promote high expectations of behaviour and learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and events.
• Maintain accurate records and fulfil statutory duties.
• Promote a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment that supports learning.
• Use positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches to support pupils’ development.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Support pupils to develop resilience, confidence and independence in learning.

Skills

QTS or EYFS qualification

EYFS teaching experience

Classroom management

Relationship building

Communication and teamwork

Education

QTS or EYFS qualification

Job description

Spring Meadow Primary School is seeking an EYFS Class Teacher on a maternity cover basis. The school is committed to inclusive education and creating a nurturing, engaging learning environment for early years.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families while delivering high-quality learning aligned to the EYFS framework. We offer a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary package.