Early Years Teacher

Wood End Infant & Pre-School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BB

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay range/ECT

Early Years Teacher job summary

Maternity Cover Opportunity – Foundation Stage (Early Years) Teacher

Start Date: September 2025/Post October 2025 half term
Contract: Maternity Cover (Full-time) for one year
Salary: Main Pay Range (MPR) or suitable for ECTs
Location: Wood End Infant & Preschool, Redbridge, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BB

Wood End is a small and nurturing school, as our motto says: ‘Nurturing acorns into sturdy oaks’. Being a small school, every adult knows every child and we work together to support one another. A restorative approach to behaviour is key here and respectful relationships are continually developed.

Are you passionate about giving children the best possible start to their school journey? Do you thrive in a nurturing, play-based learning environment where every child is encouraged to grow, explore, and succeed?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Foundation Stage Teacher to join our warm and supportive team to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher (MPR) looking for a fresh challenge, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to begin their teaching journey in a caring and collaborative setting.

About the Role:

Teach in our vibrant Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) class

Create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive environment where young learners thrive

Work closely with experienced colleagues, support staff, and parents

Plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons aligned with the EYFS framework

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

Has a passion for Early Years education

Understands child development and values learning through play

Is committed to high expectations for all children

Brings energy, warmth, and a positive approach to school life

Works well in a team and is keen to learn and grow

In Return, We Offer:

A real opportunity to play a significant role in the further development of the school and to the lives of the children at school.

A close knit team who work together and are always willing to help one another out

A supportive senior leadership team

Opportunities for you to develop and grow

We actively encourage visits to our school. – come and see what makes our Early Years team special!

Wood End Infant & Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Wood End Infant & Pre-School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 84 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wood End Infant & Pre-School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wood-end-infant-pre-school

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