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0.2 FTE EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover

Over Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5PG

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 days a week - 1.5 days in our Reception class and 0.5 days covering leaders across the school [Year 2 or 6]
• Contract type: Fixed term - Likely to mid-May 2027, although could be extended - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For

• inspiring classroom practice that is driven by a commitment to supporting the very best outcomes for each and every pupil through secure and consistent high-quality teaching
• a commitment to, and passion for, early years principles and practices
• strong behaviour management rooted in relational practice; with positivity, consistency and care at the very heart
• excellent communication skills with pupils, colleagues and families
• exceptional organisational and record-keeping skills
• a team‑focused mindset and willingness to contribute to wider school life
• QTS and experience teaching in a primary setting, preferably Early Years Settings.
  

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• a welcoming, experienced team who look out for each other and share success
• a school with a clear vision and drive for excellence
• well‑resourced classrooms and a commitment to high‑quality teaching
• engaged, enthusiastic pupils who love to learn
• ongoing professional development at whole school level and bespoke to individual needs
• a positive school culture built on respect, kindness and ambition

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Are you passionate about Early Years? Are you ready for a change from your current school and wanting to broaden your experience? Are you looking for a school filled with lovely people that has a real ‘family-feel’? Then, we are the school for you!

We are seeking a 2-day EYFS School Teacher to join our welcoming and supportive team on a maternity contract, with the possibility of being extended. 1.5 days to be in a Reception class and 0.5 days to cover leadership time across the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body of Over Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practice complies with all relevant legislation. As part of our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups, the appointment is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school will carry out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher-Main-Pay-Range-Job-Description-Jan 26 - 2 days.pdf - 204 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Main Pay Range Person Specification - EYFS.pdf - 86.2 KB (opens in new tab)

Employment-Application-Form-Teacher (1).pdf - 308 KB (opens in new tab)

Mainscale Teacher - 2 day maternity - Sept 26 - EYFS and leadership cover.pdf - 78.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Over Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Over Primary School website
• Email address: office@over.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 07395807390
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/over-primary-school

We are a welcoming and supportive one-form entry primary school in the village of Over. Our children are wonderful. They work hard and show our values of Academic Excellence, Ourselves and Each Other and Our Environment in everything they do.

Arranging a visit to Over Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@over.cambs.sch.uk.

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