Early Years Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PLThis job expired on 20 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
June or September 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Two days a week / 0.4 FTE - Thursdays and Fridays
Contract type
- Fixed term - maximum one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS1 to MPS6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an engaging Early Years teacher with a passion for supporting children to thrive. ECTs as well as experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
At Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School, we are proud of our creative curriculum which encourages children to accept and celebrate every individual and appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world. We strive to be more like Jesus at Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School.
You must have:
- A commitment to facilitating the highest of standards of teaching and learning
- High expectations of yourself and of our children
- The ability to motivate and inspire our children
- A desire to actively take part in the wider aspects of the school
- The ability to recognise the uniqueness of every child and feel confident in planning to meet their needs
- An understanding of how and why children behave in differing ways and know a range of strategies to support positive behaviour
- A commitment to upholding the Christian Values and Ethos of the school
Desirable:
- Experience of working in Early Years and teaching the Early Years curriculum
What the school offers its staff
The school offers:
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated children who enjoy their learning
- Dedicated staff
- Opportunities for continuing professional development
- Christian values at the heart of everything we do
- An excellent relationship with families
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 170 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01728 860201
Sir Robert Hitcham CEVAP is a one form entry school, set on the edge of the village of Debenham. The School is set in grounds that include a forest school area, separate Dining Hall and large playing field. In 2016 the village library moved to take up a space within the School.
As a Church of England Primary School, our School values, policies and relationships are based on Christian values. We celebrate significant Christian festivals in our parish church of St Mary Magdalene, where children also participate in a range of activities to support the curriculum. Through our RE curriculum children develop a deeper understanding of Christianity and also learn about other world faiths.
We are proud of our children’s achievements in their academic learning, but also celebrate success in sport, the arts, and the development of personal and social skills. Our children are very active and we offer many opportunities for them to participate in sporting events at School and in competition with other schools.
We encourage our pupils to take on responsibilities within the School and are particularly proud of the way the older children work with the younger classes. When we take our classes on visits, the children are complimented on their behaviour and interesting questions.
We have a hard working, long-serving and dedicated staff team. Children are largely taught in single year groups, but on occasions they may be offered support or challenge by working with another year group. Over the course of the year the curriculum is enriched with a range of activity days and special curriculum weeks.
We are proud of our close work with our wider school community. Parents are encouraged to join in with a range of activities over the year and we provide opportunities for families to participate in special events and meals. Our School governors can be seen helping at events, supporting in classes or working with staff to monitor learning. We work closely with Debenham High School to ensure that our pupils are well prepared for the transition to secondary education.
Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare all unspent convictions and some spent convictions. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment checks. Sir Robert Hitcham CEVA Primary School welcomes diversity.
Arranging a visit to Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk.
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