EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Boughton Heath Academy, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 5RW

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) M1 to M6

EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

We are looking for someone to cover maternity absence starting in January 2026.

Our EYFS curriculum has been carefully designed to meet the requirements of the EYFS framework and to nurture every child’s curiosity and love of learning. Through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated experiences supported by a language-rich, well-resourced environment, we aim to give children the very best start to their education.

We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about early childhood education, with the creativity and commitment to inspire young learners. You should bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and the confidence to take initiative when needed. A strong understanding of early years pedagogy and the challenges faced by children and schools today, alongside a commitment to professional growth, is essential.

In this role, you will play a central part in creating engaging learning opportunities that support all areas of the EYFS curriculum. You will work closely with colleagues, parents, and outside agencies to ensure children’s holistic development, building positive relationships that enable every child to thrive. You will also guide and develop support staff, making effective use of resources and contributing to the caring ethos and shared values of our school.

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 Boughton Heath Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 223 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Boughton Heath Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boughton-heath-academy

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