0.2 FTE EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover
Over Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5PG11 days remaining to apply
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
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Over Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, 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
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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