EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Willowbank Primary School, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,342 FTE

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

 

Willowbank Primary School is seeking to recruit a full time experienced Early Years Class / KS1 Teacher to cover maternity leave until 31st August 2027 or the return of the postholder.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Early Years teacher / KS1 to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful contribution to our setting and support our children’s early development.

 

The successful candidate will:

•         Plan, deliver and assess engaging child-centred learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
•         Monitor and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate and up to date documentation.
•         Create a stimulating and safe environment that supports curiosity, independence and emotional well-being.
•         Inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
•  Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure each child’s individual needs are met.
• Be committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.
• Have good curriculum knowledge. 

 

We can offer the candidate:

• An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
• Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
• Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme 

 

Visits to Willowbank Primary School are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the administrator on 01884 33473 office@willowbank.devon.sch.uk 

 

Applications from agencies will not be accepted.

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 Willowbank Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willowbank Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willowbank-primary-school

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