Teacher- Full time. Maternity Cover.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Qualifications and Entry Requirements

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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.

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Background Checks

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is legally required.

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Paediatric First Aid

A valid statutory paediatric first aid certificate would be desirable.

Key Skills and Competencies

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EYFS Framework Mastery

Deep knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, learning goals, and child development principles.

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Observation and Assessment

Ability to track and record children's progress using the observation, assessment, and planning cycle.

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Play-Based Pedagogy

Skill in turning play, crafts, and interactive routines into structured lessons for early literacy, numeracy, and science.

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Behaviour Management & Empathy

Strong emotional awareness to help young children self-regulate, build confidence, and navigate social boundaries.

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Communication & Collaboration

Open, reassuring communication to build trusting relationships with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary staff teams.

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Safeguarding & Inclusion

Understanding of child protection procedures, health and safety, and supporting children with special educational needs (SEN).

Required Experience

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Practical Placements or Classroom Work

Practical experience working with children aged 0 to 5 in a nursery, pre-school, independent school, or reception class.

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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.

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Parental Engagement

Experience leading parent-teacher discussions, handovers, and sharing actionable feedback on daily progress.

What the school offers its staff

1. Structured ECT Induction & Mentorship.

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Dedicated Mentor

You will be paired with an experienced teacher or lead practitioner who provides regular 1-to-1 mentoring, lesson observations, and constructive feedback.

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Reduced Timetable

A reduction in your teaching load (typically 10% off in your first year and 5% in your second year) to allow for planning, preparation, and professional development (ECT time).

2. Experience with Diverse Learning Needs & InclusionMainstream schools are highly inclusive settings, offering extensive experience in managing a wide range of learning styles and Special

Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

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High-Quality Teaching Frameworks

You will gain experience in "Quality First Teaching" and the standard "Assess, Plan, Do, Review" graduated approach to education.

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Collaborative SEND Support

You will work alongside a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), higher-level teaching assistants (HLTAs), and general teaching assistants (TAs).

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Specialist Toolkits

Access to universal and targeted classroom resources like visual timetables, sensory adaptations, communication aids, and precision teaching strategies.

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Established Curriculum & Resources

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Shared Planning

Collaborative planning sessions within year-group or key-stage teams to share the workload of lesson creation.

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Ready-to-Use Schemes

Established frameworks for core areas (such as specific phonics, mathematics, and PSHE programs).

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Tracking Systems

Standardized data tracking to communicate progress seamlessly with parents and leadership teams.

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A Community-Focused Culture

We are closely tied to our local neighbourhood, offering a deeply rewarding social environment

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Family Partnerships

Established communication channels and routines to foster strong relationships with parents, carers, and families.

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Holistic Initiatives

Opportunities to participate in community-centered provisions, such as [school breakfast clubs, after-school programs, and local outreach.

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Standard National Pay and Conditions

As a community school maintained by the local authority, your employment terms are strictly regulated

• School Teachers'

Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)

Adherence to national pay scales, clear progression lines, and standardized holiday allocations.

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Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Automatic enrollment into the national pension framework.

Further details about the role

You will be working in our EYFS provision for 4-5 year olds. The EYFS team is comprised of 3 teacher (1 of whom is the Leader of Learning) and 4 teaching assistants. You will be supported within the team to plan and assess.

The role is a full-time, temporary post, but it is possible that a more permanent role may become available during your time with us.

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.