EYFS Teacher Maternity Cover Fixed Term April to December 2026

Robert Piggott CofE Infant School, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 8ED

18 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Two Terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale 1-6 Between £32,916 and £43,352

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have a good understanding of the EYFS Framework

• Can deliver an imaginative and creative curriculum through engaging lessons

• Have a professional commitment to our Christian ethos and school values

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Enjoy working as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

• A happy school with a caring ethos

• Well behaved children who are keen to learn

• Excellent support from our established team

• A strong leadership team committed to professional development

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EYFS Teacher person spec.pdf - 228 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher EYFS Apr 2026 Maternity.pdf - 212 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS Teacher job description.pdf - 126 KB (opens in new tab)

About Robert Piggott CofE Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 113 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robert Piggott CofE Infant School website
• Email address: ADMIN@robertpiggott.wokingham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01189402414
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-piggott-cofe-infant-school

In 1796 Robert Piggott endowed a school for the ‘Instruction and Clothing of 20 boys and 20 girls in the parish of Wargrave’. In 1862 a school was built on School Hill, the site of the current Junior School. This school became increasingly crowded however and in 1908 the Infant children were given their own school. Finally a new school was opened for the Infants in 1963 on its current site in Beverley Gardens. The Infant and Junior Schools, as well as Crazies Hill Primary and The Piggott Senior School, are all part of the Robert Piggott Trust. The Infant and Junior Schools Formed a Federation, under a single Governing Body, in 2010.

The infant School sits in extensive and secure grounds. We are fortunate to have attractive outdoor classrooms including outdoor musical instruments and an Early Years’ garden. ‘Anne’s Garden’ is a separate quiet area, with flowers and benches. In addition there is a pond and wildlife area.

The Junior School has a wonderful garden, pond and outdoor teaching area situated behind the school. These excellent resources are utilised for all areas of the curriculum and staff take full advantage of the teaching opportunities they provide.

The schools have a rich curriculum and a wealth of extra-curricular activities. The schools make ample use of the surrounding area, including using Mumbery Field and Bowsey Woods for our Forest Schools. We have strong artistic and sporting traditions, with the Junior School Girls Football Team current borough champions.

We are committed to nurturing our children to flourish in mind, body & spirit, enabling them to become confident, creative and resilient learners who contribute positively to our local and global community. We are a dynamic community, inspiring one another to grow in grace, courage & friendship.

Arranging a visit to Robert Piggott CofE Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ADMIN@robertpiggott.wokingham.sch.uk.

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