Maternity Cover Teacher- Nursery (3-4 year olds) - St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Buckinghamshire Council; Burnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Burnham is seeking a passionate Maternity Cover Teacher for nursery (3-4 year olds). You will work in a nurturing environment, delivering engaging lessons and inspiring young learners while fostering a love for education. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. This full-time role offers professional development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Nurturing school community

Qualifications

• Inspired to share the joy of learning.
• Can model best practice, delivering rich and engaging lessons.
• Has very high expectations of learning, behaviour, and outcomes for every child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to nursery children aged 3-4.
• Create a nurturing school environment.
• Promote safeguarding the welfare of children.

Skills

Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

Ability to model best practice

Enthusiasm for sharing the joy of learning

Compassionate and kind

Job description

Maternity Cover Teacher- Nursery (3-4 year olds) - St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Are you a passionate teacher seeking to work in a nurturing yet aspiring school? Would you like to work in an ‘inspirational school in which ‘the inspirational leadership creates a dynamic, life-transforming culture where pupils experience life in all its fulness’ (SIAMS Dec 23)? St Peter’s CofE School is a popular one form entry school in Burnham village. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and positive approach in which children can experience the joy of learning while being encouraged to ‘achieve with all their might’. The school has a caring family feel and really is a happy place to learn and work.

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Salary Details: Main pay scale (Fringe)

Contract type: Other

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 31/01/2026

Interviews to be held: On application

About us

At St Peter's Church of England Primary School we warmly welcome every child. We think of ourselves as a family and feel it is really important that parents, teachers and children are able to form relationships of mutual trust and respect. We are Church school, where our faith lies at the heart of all we do, creating and nurturing a compassionate and secure family community through our ethos and values, and where every child is able to achieve success through the joy of discovery.

• Kind, enthusiastic and friendly children
• Excellent facilities and dedicated support staff
• PPA at home
• A nurturing school family who work collaboratively to ensure your success
• An enthusiastic Senior Leadership Team who will be keen to support you and ensure you access excellent professional development opportunities
• Experienced mentors who will ensure you become the very best teacher you can be / specialist training or NPQs
• Supportive parents
• A place where you can really make a difference!

About you

• Is inspired to share the joy of learning
• Can model best practice, delivering rich and engaging lessons
• Has very high expectations of learning, behaviour and outcomes for every child
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Is kind and compassionate
• Is a lifelong learner – always seeking to develop their own skills

Other information

For further details, or to arrange to come and see our wonderful school, please contact Mrs Bartlett who will be happy to help you at [e-mail]

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting safeguarding the welfare of children in line with the school’s policies and procedures. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role. After shortlisting and before interview references will be requested and online searches will be completed to confirm a candidate’s eligibility, and identify any potential safeguarding concerns or risks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.