Early Years Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Castlemorton Church of England Primary School, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6BG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: M3
• Additional allowances:

  M3

Early Years Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teacher to join our friendly team to cover a period of maternity leave from January 2026 to December 2026.

Castlemorton CE Primary is a small, nurturing Church of England school set in a beautiful rural location, with a strong sense of community and a commitment to enabling every child to flourish.

Our Early Years provision consists of a Pre-School and Reception class, working closely together as one cohesive unit. The successful candidate will join our experienced and highly skilled EYFS team, who provide a warm, stimulating and engaging start to children’s learning journeys through a play-based, child-centred approach.

We are seeking someone who:

Has experience of teaching in the EYFS, with a secure understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS Framework.

Is creative, caring and reflective, with the ability to provide an engaging and enabling learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

Works well as part of a small, collaborative team and is committed to the school’s Christian values of compassion, courage, respect, justice and perseverance.

Has high expectations for all children and a passion for helping them develop a love of learning from the very start of their school journey.

We can offer:

           A warm, supportive staff team and welcoming community.

           Enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school and love learning.

           Beautiful grounds and extensive opportunities for outdoor learning.

           A well-established and successful Early Years provision.

           A commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing.

Salary: M3

Contract: Temporary (maternity cover), full-time, January-December 2026

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

For further details, please visit our website or contact the school office.

Closing date: 26th November, 2025

Interviews: 1st December, 2025

Castlemorton CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Castlemorton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 94 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castlemorton Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castlemorton-church-of-england-primary-school

Castlemorton CE Primary School is a friendly and caring school with wonderful children and supportive staff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with high expectations of themselves and the children in their care to join our teaching team.
We believe that Castlemorton CE Primary School is a vibrant and supportive place to be with enthusiastic, well-behaved and hardworking children. We can offer you experienced and helpful colleagues who all share a common ethos and recognise the potential in every child.
Castlemorton CE Primary School is part of the Diocese of Worcester Multi Academy Trust. We provide a safe, inclusive environment to enable everyone in our school community to aspire to achieve their full potential. As a Church of England school, we work closely with our local church community and celebrate the Christian values in action which help our children develop spiritual, physical and mental wellbeing.
The Local Academy Board is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher from September 2024 or as early as possible after that. This person must be committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils, regardless of economic background or other need.
The successful candidate will:
• be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations and experience of teaching a mixed age class
• have a positive outlook with a sense of humour
• be passionate about good teaching and learning
• be truly committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils
• able to support existing staff by taking on the leadership of a subject area
• have excellent English and Maths skills
• be sensitive to the needs of individual learners
• be able to deliver high quality learning opportunities
• be enthusiastic and determined to make learning fun
• be able to ensure high standards of classroom management and organisation
• have the ability to deal positively with children, parents and staff
• adhere to and support whole school policies and practices
• be able to work effectively as part of a team
• be committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils
• contribute to raising standards and believe every child should have the opportunity to achieve of their very best
• have excellent interpersonal, organisation, communication and time management skills
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We can offer:
- opportunities for individualised CPD and other training
- a caring, committed, friendly and hardworking staff
- happy, well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school and enjoy learning
- a supportive Governing Body and Academy Trust

Castlemorton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure, two positive references, medical clearance and evidence of appropriate qualifications and any other relevant employment checks.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school prior to application. To arrange a visit or to receive an application pack, please contact Sue Riley on 01684 833282 or email office@castlemorton.worcs.sch.uk

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