EYFS/KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Bawburgh School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Caring environment

Supportive colleagues

Job summary

The Bawburgh School, a small rural primary school on the outskirts of Norwich, seeks an experienced EYFS/KS1 teacher from January 2027 to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will nurture and inspire our youngest learners, delivering high-quality teaching aligned with the EYFS and KS1 curriculum.

We are looking for a reflective, innovative practitioner with high expectations, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to working with parents to support every child’s progress.

Qualifications

• EYFS/KS1 teaching experience
• Knowledge of planning, delivery and assessment of EYFS/KS1 curriculum
• Experience leading curriculum subjects
• Commitment to inclusive education and parental partnership

Responsibilities

• Teach EYFS/KS1 in a small rural primary school
• Cover maternity leave from January 2027 until end of academic year
• Nurture and inspire youngest learners to achieve best outcomes
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support pupil progress

Skills

Passionate about children learning

Reflective and innovative practitioner

High expectations

EYFS/KS1 curriculum knowledge

Mixed-age class teaching

Curriculum leadership experience

Partnership with parents

Collaborative working

Job description

Would you like to work in a small rural primary school on the outskirts of Norwich? Although small in size we have high expectations and truly go 'Above and Beyond for our children.

We are seeking to appoint a conscientious, enthusiastic and experienced EYFS/KS1 teacher from January 2027 until the end of the academic year, to cover a maternity leave. We need someone who will be able to nurture and inspire our youngest children and will possess the skills and determination to secure the best possible outcomes for each child.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is passionate about children’s learning
• is a reflective, inspiring and innovative practitioner
• has high expectations of themselves and of our children
• has knowledge and understanding of planning, delivering and assessing the Early Years Foundation Stage and KS1 national curriculum
• is an experienced mixed-aged class teacher
• experience of leading curriculum subjects
• shares our commitment to an inclusive environment which enables all children to succeed
• is committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
• is able to work effectively and collaboratively

In return, we can offer:

• exceptional children,
• a caring and supportive environment,
• a commitment to quality professional development and
• strong, friendly and supportive colleagues.

This post is not suitable for an ECT.

Application closing date 8/10/26 at 12 noon.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 9/10/26

Interviews will take place week commencing 12/10/26

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.