Teacher- Full time. Maternity Cover.

Green Park Community Primary School; Thulston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Park Community Primary School in Thulston, United Kingdom seeks an Early Years practitioner with EYTS/QTS, DBS clearance, and strong EYFS knowledge. You will support 0–5s through play-based learning, assess development, and maintain safeguarding standards in a collaborative, family-friendly setting.

The role requires practical nursery/classroom experience, key-person responsibilities, and active parental engagement to monitor and support each child’s progress.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, maths and science are mandatory.
• EYTS or QTS through an accredited route is required.
• An enhanced DBS check is legally required.
• Paediatric first aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Practical placements or classroom work with children aged 0 to 5 in nursery, pre-school, or reception.
• Act as a key person managing a group of children’s personal care and progress tracking.
• Lead parent engagement, including discussions, handovers and feedback on daily progress.

Skills

EYFS mastery

Observation & assessment

Play-based pedagogy

Behaviour management

Communication & collaboration

Safeguarding & inclusion

Education

GCSEs 9–4 in English, maths and science

EYTS or QTS through accredited route

Enhanced DBS check

Paediatric first aid desirable

Job description

Essential Qualifications and Entry Requirements

• Academic Baseline: GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English, maths, and science are mandatory.
• Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): You must hold EYTS or QTS through an accredited training route, such as an undergraduate degree with early years specialism, a postgraduate initial teacher training course, a graduate employment-based pathway, or a fast-track 3-month assessment-only route for experienced graduates.
• Background Checks: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is legally required.
• Paediatric First Aid: A valid statutory paediatric first aid certificate would be desirable.

Key Skills and Competencies

• EYFS Framework Mastery: Deep knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, learning goals, and child development principles.
• Observation and Assessment: Ability to track and record children's progress using the observation, assessment, and planning cycle.
• Play-Based Pedagogy: Skill in turning play, crafts, and interactive routines into structured lessons for early literacy, numeracy, and science.
• Behaviour Management & Empathy: Strong emotional awareness to help young children self-regulate, build confidence, and navigate social boundaries.
• Communication & Collaboration: Open, reassuring communication to build trusting relationships with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary staff teams.
• Safeguarding & Inclusion: Understanding of child protection procedures, health and safety, and supporting children with special educational needs (SEN).

Required Experience

• Practical Placements or Classroom Work: Practical experience working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery, pre-school, independent school, or reception class.
• Key Person Responsibilities: Prior experience acting as a \"key person\" who manages a specific group of children's personal care, emotional security, and developmental tracking.
• Parental Engagement: Experience leading parent-teacher discussions, handovers, and sharing actionable feedback on daily progress.