EYFS Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Hatherley Infant School, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4PW

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: This is a part-time post for 3 days per week (FTE 0.6). The working days will be Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Discuss with school - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to be part of our dedicated and caring team within EYFS. Our children are polite, caring and very welcoming. Our staff are friendly, hardworking and dedicated as are our supportive parents and governors.

What the school offers its staff

Hatherley Infant School and Nursery (Academy Status) is a warm and welcoming school situated in the city of Gloucester. The school is highly inclusive so that everyone feels a valued member of the school community. It is currently a two-form entry with a nursery onsite.

Free and confidential employeeassistanceprogramme available 24/7.

High quality professional development.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Pack - EYFS Teacher (Mat Cover Part-Time) Hatherley - April.pdf - 2.18 MB (opens in new tab)

About Hatherley Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 175 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@dgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatherley-infant-school-gloucester

Arranging a visit to Hatherley Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@dgat.org.uk.

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