EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Stafford is seeking a qualified EYFS practitioner to nurture young children in a mixed-age setting. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and demonstrate the ability to form strong relationships with families, supporting children’s unique developmental needs. This role requires a commitment to the school's Christian values and safeguarding policies. Competitive offers and a supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified EYFS practitioner with relevant experience.
• Ability to effectively differentiate teaching for varied developmental journeys.
• Experience in promoting a Christian vision in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Establish nurturing relationships with families and the community.
• Support children's unique developmental journeys.
• Uphold the school's commitment to safeguarding.

Skills

Qualified and adaptable EYFS practitioner

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework

Experience in a mixed-age setting

Ability to establish nurturing relationships

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 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, enabling effective differentiation to support the unique developmental journeys of children in our combined Nursery and Reception class.
• Ability to 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 tbc. Shortlisting will be on the 19th January 26. 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. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.