EYFS (Reception) Class Teacher - 0.8 Maternity Cover - from June 2026

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DT

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 June 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 2pm

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) MPS

EYFS (Reception) Class Teacher - 0.8 Maternity Cover - from June 2026 job summary

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School is a wonderful learning community which lives its vision to be a school where children are safe, loved and flourish enabling them to achieve their goals and preparing them for the next step in their educational journey.

We received a highly positive Ofsted report in June 2022. and we are founding members of the supportive and forward-thinking Yorkshire Causeway Multi Academy Trust with lots of opportunities for the successful candidate to collaborate with colleagues from across the Trust.

We have a superb team of highly dedicated professionals who work closely together to meet the needs of our children.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented class teacher who is looking for an ideal work life balance to join our team from Monday 1st June 2026 to cover the post holders maternity leave . The school is looking for an outstanding early years classroom practitioner who can be an effective job-share partner.

The post is for a maternity cover (0.8)

We can offer, partnership with a dedicated and experienced EYFS practitioner, Weekly PPA experienced TA support and the opportunity to work alongside a partner class containing a portion of our EYFS intake.

The post is to be part of our strong EYFS & KS1 team The post holder would have the opportunity to plan the curriculum to be delivered alongside an outstanding practitioner.

The school has a long history of supporting the professional development and wellbeing of its staff. the current Headteacher was once a newly qualified teacher at RTS.

See what our staff say about the way we support staff to grow as professionals in our learning community. Quotes from the most recent staffing survey:

‘I have never worked in such a caring setting with SLT who believe fully in the staff and children.'

'I have never felt so confident in, trusted by and cared for by an SLT team than I do at RTS.'

We can offer you:

Enthusiastic Children who are eager to learn.

A welcoming and passionate staffing team with high expectations for every child.

An inclusive school with effective SEND support and an excellent SENDCo

An experienced and dedicated Senior leadership Team who prioritise the wellbeing of the staffing team.

A well-resourced and forward-thinking school committed to growth and development for all.

The opportunity to be part of a supportive, innovative Multi Academy Trust.

A supportive governing body and active Friends PTA

A community that seeks to live its vision daily for every child in our care.

A supportive Academy Trust with opportunities for professional development and networking

The successful candidate:

Will be an enthusiastic and talented teacher ready to take a leading role in the delivery of our enriching curriculum.

Will have high expectations for every child in their care.

Will have the commitment and energy to support the vision and mission of the school.

Will have the skills to work effectively as part of the staffing team.

Be totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school at admin@richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk

The Closing date for applications via MyNewTerm is Monday 23rd February 2026 at 3pm.

Interviews will be held in school on Monday 9th March 2026

Andrew Symonds

Headteacher

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 Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 277 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-taylor-church-of-england-primary-school

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