EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)

ALL SAINTS; Ranton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stafford is seeking a qualified EYFS Teacher for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will have a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and experience in a mixed-age setting, enabling them to support the development of children in a combined Nursery and Reception class. Responsibilities include building strong relationships with families and collaborating with a supportive team. This full-time position offers a nurturing environment and community ties.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Close ties to the community

Qualifications

• Qualified EYFS practitioner with understanding of framework and phonics.
• Experience working in a mixed-age setting is desirable.
• Ability to quickly establish nurturing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate effectively to support unique developmental journeys.
• Uphold the school's Christian vision from day one.
• Contribute to resource sharing and CPD within the Trust.

Skills

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage framework

Experience in a mixed-age setting

Ability to establish relationships with families

Education

Qualified EYFS practitioner

Job description

EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job details

• Posting date: 02 December 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 01 January 2026
• Location: Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9JU
• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: d7cf14d0-b64d-49f2-a81e-86b0a4ea7db3

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a qualified and adaptable EYFS practitioner with a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and phonics delivery. Experience within a mixed‑age setting is highly desirable, as you will be required to differentiate effectively to support the unique developmental journeys of children in our combined Nursery and Reception class.

As this is a maternity cover, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, quickly establishing nurturing relationships with families and upholding our Christian vision of “Beginning, Becoming, Belonging, Believing” from day one.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a small, friendly and supportive team, with a wider network Trust behind us for resource sharing and CPD. We are based in a rural village with close ties to the community.

Further details about the role

Interviews will be held at All Saints, date to be confirmed. Shortlisting will be on 19 January 2026.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and should be arranged by calling the school on 01785 282228.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
• We must be informed of any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.