EYFS TEACHER 0.6 MATERNITY COVER

St Marys CofE Primary School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 4JR

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  3 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,749.00 - £23,733.60 Annually (Actual)

EYFS TEACHER 0.6 MATERNITY COVER job summary

EYFS TEACHER 0.6 MATERNITY COVER

3 TERMS

13th APRIL 2026 - 11th APRIL 2027

3 DAYS PER WEEK

CLOSING DATE: 3rd FEBRUARY 2026

INTERVIEWS: 10th FEBRUARY 2026

Core Purpose of Role:

• Support high-quality early years learning by assisting with planned activities and routines in line with the EYFS framework.
• Work directly with children to support their learning, development, and well-being, either individually or in small groups.
• Promote children’s personal, social, and emotional development, encouraging confidence, independence, and positive relationships.
• Support children with additional needs (SEND, EAL, or other barriers) to ensure access to the curriculum.
• Assist with observation and assessment of children’s progress and provide feedback to the teacher or Key Person.
• Implement learning activities that encourage exploration, play, and creativity in line with EYFS outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers to support continuity of care and learning.
• Contribute to planning and preparation of activities and resources to meet the developmental needs of children.
• Support routines and transitions, such as snack times, toileting, and group activities, to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Promote positive behaviour and model expected conduct for children in line with the setting’s policies.

PLEASE SEE RECRUITMENT PACK FOR FULL DETAILS

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 St Marys CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Marys CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-marys-cofe-primary-school-shrewsbury

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