EYFS Teacher

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School in Nunthorpe is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher to cover maternity leave on a fixed-term basis. You will lead a nursery class, maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and care, using your understanding of early development to support purposeful play and routines.

The successful candidate will have EYFS experience or strong understanding of the EYFS framework, plan engaging opportunities, and promote language development and phonics, while

Qualifications

• Have experience of working within EYFS, or a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
• Provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning opportunities through play, exploration and first-hand experiences.
• Understand the importance of communication and language and early vocabulary development.
• Support children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development, confidence, independence and resilience.
• Promote physical development, including fine and gross motor skills.
• Develop early reading, phonics, writing and mathematical understanding.
• Provide high-quality continuous provision indoors and outdoors.
• Use children’s interests and experiences to extend learning and develop curiosity.
• Promote the school’s motto: “Live Life to the Full.”
• Support Catholic Social Teaching, including care for others, the common good, dignity and stewardship of creation.
• Work positively with families, colleagues, the parish and wider school community.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing Catholic school environment.
• Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our school
• Have high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour
• Have a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning
• Be driven by a strong moral purpose to inspire, motivate and empower pupils to make the best possible progress
• Love to learn and be dedicated to their own professional development
• Have good organisational and communication skills
• Be able to work collaboratively within a team committed to excellence and continuous school improvement
• Support and promote the faith life and wider life of the school

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a nursery class on a fixed-term basis.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and care.
• Use professional judgment and understanding of early child development to support purposeful play.
• Foster warm relationships and steady routines.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences through play and first-hand activities.
• Support language development and early vocabulary.
• Promote children’s development across areas including PE and personal skills.
• Provide high-quality continuous provision indoors and outdoors.
• Collaborate with families, parish and school community.

Skills

EYFS experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

QTS

Education degree

Job description

Required: January 2027

Salary: MPS

Hours: 1FTE

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Location: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Cookgate, Nunthorpe, TS7 0PZ

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a nursery class, maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and care. You will use your professional judgment and understanding of early child development to support purposeful play, warm relationships, and steady routines.

The successful candidate will:

1. Have experience of working within EYFS, or a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
2. Provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
3. Plan and deliver engaging learning opportunities through play, exploration and first-hand experiences.
4. Understand the importance of communication and language and early vocabulary development.
5. Support children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development, confidence, independence and resilience.
6. Promote physical development, including fine and gross motor skills.
7. Develop early reading, phonics, writing and mathematical understanding.
8. Provide high-quality continuous provision indoors and outdoors.
9. Use children’s interests and experiences to extend learning and develop curiosity.
10. Promote the school’s motto: “Live Life to the Full.”
11. Support Catholic Social Teaching, including care for others, the common good, dignity and stewardship of creation.
12. Work positively with families, colleagues, the parish and wider school community.
13. Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing Catholic school environment.
14. Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our school
15. Have high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviour
16. Have a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning
17. Be driven by a strong moral purpose to inspire, motivate and empower pupils to make the best possible progress
18. Love to learn and be dedicated to their own professional development
19. Have good organisational and communication skills
20. Be able to work collaboratively within a team committed to excellence and continuous school improvement
21. Support and promote the faith life and wider life of the school

We can offer:

1. Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleagues
2. A strong Catholic ethos
3. A friendly and passionate team who are dedicated to maintaining high standards
4. A curriculum tailored to the needs of our pupils
5. Positive relationships with parents, governors and colleagues across the Trust
6. A commitment to continuous professional development

Closing date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 by 9am

Interview: Tuesday 3rd November 2026