EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover/ Temporary Ref: TV25625

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Walsall is seeking a Maternity Cover Temporary Nursery Class Teacher, starting January 2026, for approximately one year. The successful candidate will have a passion for Early Years education and excellent classroom practice. Benefits include a vibrant Catholic community and opportunities for professional development. Salary ranges from £32,016 to £51,048 depending on experience.

Benefits

Supportive Governors and parents

Opportunities to develop professionally

Happy children who behave well

Qualifications

• Practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos.
• Commitment to raising standards in the classroom.
• Clear understanding of the EYFS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach Early Years classes effectively.
• Lead a curriculum area or work towards it.
• Engage and support children in a vibrant Catholic community.

Skills

Passion for teaching in the Early Years

Good to outstanding classroom practice

Ability to lead a curriculum area

Education

EYFS training

Job description

Overview

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, Blue Lane East, WALSALL, West Midlands, WS2 8HN. Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]

Position

MATERNITY COVER TEMPORARY NURSERY CLASS TEACHER

REQUIRED FROM JANUARY 2026 FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR.

MAIN SCALE/UPS.

M1-M6: £32,016-£45,352

UPS1-UPS3: £47,472-£51,048

Required for Spring Term 2026 or as soon as possible afterwards.

About the School

The Governing Body of this popular school wish to recruit an EYFS trained and enthusiastic professional with excellent classroom practice to join our friendly and committed team. This temporary post is not suitable for ECTs.

Requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• A passion for teaching in the Early Years
• Be a practising Catholic or supportive of our strong Catholic ethos and vision
• Good to outstanding classroom practice, with high expectations and commitment to raising standards
• Ability to lead a curriculum area or do so in the future
• Clear understanding of the EYFS curriculum

We can offer

• Happy children who behave well
• A vibrant Catholic community
• Supportive Governors and parents
• Opportunities to develop professionally

How to apply

Informal visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged by appointment with the Headteacher.

Applications must be on a CES Application Form. Applications on other forms or CVs will not be accepted. Further information and an application pack can be obtained by contacting the school on 01922 720063 or by e-mail: [e-mail]

Safeguarding

The Authority/School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be expected to provide two suitable references.

Closing Date

Closing Date for applications: Friday 17th October, 2025 at 12 noon. Interviews will take place during week commencing 20th October, 2025.