EYFS Teacher (Reception) - Maternity Cover

shirelandcat; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a passionate EYFS Teacher for a one-year maternity cover. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment with friendly, enthusiastic children. The successful candidate will demonstrate high expectations for learning and behavior, and will be committed to raising standards. With exceptional CPD provision and opportunities to enhance skills across primary and secondary levels, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education. Join a team dedicated to fostering a culture of well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Exceptional CPD provision

Supportive working environment

Opportunities across MAT

Friendly, enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across key stages, including EYFS.
• Proficient in using technology for learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional educational provision for pupils.
• Inspire and motivate students to achieve their best.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Classroom Management

Technology Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Education or related field

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• Job Title: EYFS Teacher (Reception) - Maternity Cover
• Job Reference: NC1287849WedETMC
• Location: Wednesbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher (Reception) – Maternity Cover

LOCATION: Tameside Primary Academy

REQUIRED FOR: September 2025 - 1 year maternity cover

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a passionate and creative teacher who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching across the key stage.Applications from newly qualified teachers are also welcome
• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

In return we will offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
• A supportive working environment and team ethos
• Friendly, enthusiastic children.
• The chance to be part of a brand-new school with a new building with unique facilities and an amazing team
• Recent (February 2023) Good at Ofsted with Outstanding Early Years and Outstanding Personal Development
• EYFS Quality Mark

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

*Visits to the school are strongly encouraged & welcomed!! Please contact the school office directly on 0121 556 0340.*

We reserve the right to close this advert early

Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 12th May 2025