EYFS Class Teacher: Maternity leave contract, 2 days per week

Teaching Vacancies; Ely; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilburton C of E Primary School in Cambridgeshire is seeking an EYFS Class Teacher for a maternity leave contract. The role is a two-day-per-week job-share with our current teacher and inclusion lead, starting 01/01/27 and ending 31/12/27.

Language development and safeguarding are key priorities, with a supportive leadership team and opportunities for CPD. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues and parents to provide a high-quality start to school for children from diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education.
• Experience teaching diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach EYFS class for two days per week as part of a job-share.
• Share class responsibilities with the team and SENDCo.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support language development.
• Uphold safeguarding and school values.

Skills

Passion for child development

Speech and language support

Team collaboration

Commitment to school values

Job description

EYFS Class Teacher: Maternity leave contract, 2 days per week

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about supporting every child to be the best they can be;
• Is committed to teaching our school values;
• Can demonstrate their knowledge and experience of how to give children from a range of backgrounds a high-quality start to school;
• Is knowledgeable about strategies to develop children’s speech, language and communication skills;
• Will take an appropriate share of the class responsibilities alongside the rest of the team;
• Works very well with colleagues and parents.

What the school offers its staff

We offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a small, supportive staff team in our friendly school;
• A wonderful outdoor learning environment;
• A kind, trusting and understanding leadership team, who have vision for the school and high expectations for all children;
• CPD opportunities for your own development.

Further details about the role

This position is a job-share arrangement, working alongside our existing teacher and SENDCo and Inclusion Lead. Fixed term contract 01/01/27 to 31/12/27. There could be some flexibility on days if required.

Fieldmice Class includes 12 reception children this academic year (PAN of 15).

Language development is vitally important for us, and this must be a key feature of provision.

If you would like to discuss the role or to arrange a school visit, email the headteacher, David Aston, at [e-mail]. Unfortunately we are not in a position to provide mentoring support for ECTs.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wilburton C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS and Disqualification by Association check.