EYFS/KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Bawburgh School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3LR

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start of the Spring term 2026-27

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale

EYFS/KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Would you like to work in a small rural primary school on the outskirts of Norwich? Although small in size we have high expectations and truly go ‘Above and Beyond for our children.

We are seeking to appoint a conscientious, enthusiastic and experienced EYFS/KS1 teacher from January 2027 until the end of the academic year, to cover a maternity leave. We need someone who will be able to nurture and inspire our youngest children and will possess the skills and determination to secure the best possible outcomes for each child.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is passionate about children’s learning
• is a reflective, inspiring and innovative practitioner 
• has high expectations of themselves and of our children
• has knowledge and understanding of planning, delivering and assessing the Early Years Foundation Stage and KS1 national curriculum
• is an experienced mixed-aged class teacher
• experience of leading curriculum subjects
• shares our commitment to an inclusive environment which enables all children to succeed
• is committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
• is able to work effectively and collaboratively

In return, we can offer:

• exceptional children,
• a caring and supportive environment,
• a commitment to quality professional development and
• strong, friendly and supportive colleagues.

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. Please ring the school office on

01603 742329 or email office@bawburgh.norfolk.sch.uk to make an appointment.

This post is not suitable for an ECT.

Application closing date 8/10/26 at 12 noon.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 9/10/26

Interviews will take place week commencing 12/10/26

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from minority ethnic communities and those with disabilities. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

As part of our recruitment process it is necessary for us to perform an online social media check. The reason for the online search is to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE. There is no other purpose for a search.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualifications) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. 

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 The Bawburgh School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 99 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Bawburgh School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bawburgh-school

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