EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover

Gravel Hill Primary School; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravel Hill Primary School in Bexleyheath, England, seeks an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover from April 2027 to December 2027. The post is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, across 52 weeks, with a focus on Reception, creating a strong start to children’s learning journey.

The successful applicant will be passionate, nurturing and inspirational, capable of delivering an inclusive, engaging curriculum and working collaboratively with a dedicated team to support

Qualifications

• Passion for learning and making a difference to future generations.
• Enthusiastic, nurturing and inspirational in their approach to teaching.
• Committed to working with children from a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and inspiring children in Reception to develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Creating a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and self-esteem through a range of exciting learning opportunities.
• Working with colleagues to further raise standards and provide the very best start to children's educational journeys.
• Supporting children to become independent learners and achieve their full potential.

Job description

Post Title: EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover
School: Gravel Hill Primary School
Contract Type: Maternity Cover until December 2027
Contract Hours: 32.5 Hours
Working Weeks: 52 Weeks per Year
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Grade: Main Pay Scale Outer London
Salary: M1 - M6 (£39,196 - £52,241)
Position Start Date: April 2027
Advert Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date)
Interview Date: 2nd December 2026

Are you passionate about learning? Do you enjoy making a difference for future generations? Are you committed to working with children from a diverse community? If you answered yes, then we have the role for you.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and inspiration Early Years Teacher to join our Reception team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract from April 2027 until December 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the importance of giving children the very best start to their educational journey and is committed to creating a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Your role will include:

• Teaching and inspiring children in Reception to develop a lifelong love of learning
• Creating a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive
• Encouraging independence, confidence and self-esteem through a range of exciting learning opportunities
• Working with colleagues to further raise standards and provide the very best start to children's educational journeys
• Supporting children to become independent learners and achieve their full potential

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about learning and making a difference to future generations
• Is enthusiastic, nurturing and inspirational in their approach to teaching
• Has the creativity, passion and enthusiasm to raise standards
• Can inspire curiosity and foster independence in young learners
• Is committed to working with children from a diverse community
• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated and passionate team

We offer:

• A happy, welcoming and positive school environment
• A strong team of dedicated and passionate staff
• An exciting and innovative curriculum that promotes a love of learning
• Strong community links and opportunities to contribute to school life
• A supportive culture where pupil voice and staff voice are valued
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our youngest learners

Please refer to the Job Description for further details about the role and the qualities we are looking for.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school and see our wonderful learning environment for themselves.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01322 521343.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.