Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher
Maltby Lilly Hall Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8AU4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.2 FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR/UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a talented aspirant teacher looking for a new challenge?
In order to build capacity and drive school improvement, we are seeking to appoint an aspiring teacher with the passion and commitment to help lead our Academies to the next level of successful performance.
Maltby Lilly Hall Academy is seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented Teacher to work part time in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will be a highly effective, aspirational, professional with expertise and experience in the Foundation Stage, who has the drive and ability to continue the School’s journey to excellence. The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner, who has the ability to teach across the Early Years age range. As an Early Years teacher, you will be committed to supporting our ambition to secure high levels of attainment and progress for all our young people. You will be joining a highly effective team, recently recognised as being “Strong” by Ofsted:
‘Staff are highly trained and interact meaningfully with children. They maximise opportunities to help children to develop their resilience, independence and problem solving skills’. Ofsted March 2026.
About You
The ideal candidate will be...
Passionate about working with children and young people as part of a successful team.
Able to model exemplary practice in the classroom, securing excellent progress and attainment.
Committed to developing their own and others’ practice through a culture of CPD.
Energetic and enthusiastic in order to engage to staff and students.
Able to champion change and think differently.
About Place Partnership
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.
Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees' financial, physical and mental wellbeing:
Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
Technology scheme via SmartTech*
Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Free, on-site parking at every site
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*restrictions apply
For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our Recruitment Pack.
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact Miss C Hague, Office Manager, via email: chague@maltbylillyhallacademy.com.
To apply for the position, please visit our website here.
Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026 at 9.00am.
Interviews are expected to take place: Thursday 22nd October 2026.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.
Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
What the school offers its staff
Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
Technology scheme via SmartTech*
Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Free, on-site parking at every site
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*restrictions apply
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Maltby Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
Applying for the job
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About Maltby Lilly Hall Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 452 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- chague@maltbylillyhallacademy.com
Maltby Lilly Hall Academy is part of the Maltby Learning Trust and is an exciting and dynamic workplace which offers an exceptional learning experience to all its pupils. As part of the Maltby Learning Trust, the person appointed will be joining a highly inspirational and ambitious organisation, which strives for excellence in all it does to achieve the best possible outcomes for its pupils. The Trust is a successful and highly collaborative partnership of Academies committed to raising the educational ambitions of the community in which it sits. As part of the Trust, we can offer successful candidates a wide variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases. We guarantee we will invest in you and your career.
Arranging a visit to Maltby Lilly Hall Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chague@maltbylillyhallacademy.com.
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