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EYFS Class Teacher: Maternity leave contract, 2 days per week

Wilburton CofE Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: The teaching commitment is 8:45am-3:15pm on Tuesdays, and 8:45am-2:15pm on Wednesdays (plus 1 hour PPA from 2:15-3:15pm). You would be expected to join some of our relevant staff/team meetings pro rata 3:30-4:30pm on Tuesdays.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about supporting every child to be the best they can be;
• Is committed to teaching our school values;
• Can demonstrate their knowledge and experience of how to give children from a range of backgrounds a high-quality start to school;
• Is knowledgeable about strategies to develop children’s speech, language and communication skills;
• Will take an appropriate share of the class responsibilities alongside the rest of the team;
• Works very well with colleagues and parents.

What the school offers its staff

We offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a small, supportive staff team in our friendly school;
• A wonderful outdoor learning environment;
• A kind, trusting and understanding leadership team, who have vision for the school and high expectations for all children;
• CPD opportunities for your own 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.

This position is a job-share arrangement, working alongside our existing teacher and SENDCo and Inclusion Lead.

Fieldmice Class includes 12 reception children this academic year (PAN of 15).

Language development is vitally important for us, and this must be a key feature of provision.

If you would like to discuss the role or to arrange a school visit, email the headteacher, David Aston, at head@wilburton.cambs.sch.uk. Applications should be made online via DfE Teaching Vacancies, and must include a personal statement explaining how you meet the requirements for the role. Unfortunately we are not in a position to provide mentoring support for ECTs.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 4th November.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wilburton C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS and Disqualification by Association check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher-Main-Pay-Range-Job-Description.docx - 23.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification.docx - 47.6 KB (opens in new tab)

Fieldmice Maternity Leave Cover Advert January 2027.docx - 46.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Wilburton CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wilburton CofE Primary School website
• Email address: daston@wilburton.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01353740269
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wilburton-cofe-primary-school

Wilburton CE Primary School is a small, friendly primary school. Our values of love, wellbeing and excellence are very important to us, as is our outdoor curriculum. We pride ourselves on our calm, purposeful learning environment, underpinned by a therapeutic approach to support children to reach their full potential. We are a strong, supportive staff team, committed to achieving the best outcomes for children in our community.

Arranging a visit to Wilburton CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email daston@wilburton.cambs.sch.uk.

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