0.6 FTE EYFS Maternity Cover Teacher

Umberleigh Primary Academy, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9AD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th November 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS | 0.6 FTE 19.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS | 0.6 FTE 19.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

0.6 FTE EYFS Maternity Cover Teacher job summary

Role Overview

Job Title: 0.6 FTE EYFS Maternity Cover Teacher

Start Date: 4th November 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours Per Week: 0.6 FTE 19.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Status: Fixed Term | Maternity Cover | Part Time

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Friday 3rd July 2026

Interview Date: Monday 13th July 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic colleague to join a thriving primary school. The contract will be fixed term to provide cover for maternity leave. Newly Qualified Teachers are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse pupils and a desire to get involved in many areas of school life.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Corrinne Smith Head of School via admin@umberleigh-primary.devon.sch.uk

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to a Trust committed to providing outstanding learning experiences for all pupils, please apply via mynewterm. To submit your application, you will be required to register as a candidate and complete the full application form on their platform, as we are strictly unable to accept CVs.

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

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.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Umberleigh Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 83 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Umberleigh Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/umberleigh-primary-academy

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