EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover

Gravel Hill Primary School, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ

39 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £39,196.00 - £52,241.00 Annually (Actual)

EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Post Title: EYFS Teacher - Maternity Cover
School: Gravel Hill Primary School
Contract Type: Maternity Cover until December 2027
Contract Hours: 32.5 Hours
Working Weeks: 52 Weeks per Year
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Grade: Main Pay Scale Outer London
Salary: M1 - M6 (£39,196 - £52,241)
Position Start Date: April 2027
Advert Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 (We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date)
Interview Date: 2nd December 2026

Are you passionate about learning? Do you enjoy making a difference for future generations? Are you committed to working with children from a diverse community? If you answered yes, then we have the role for you.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and inspiration Early Years Teacher to join our Reception team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract from April 2027 until December 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the importance of giving children the very best start to their educational journey and is committed to creating a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Your role will include:

• Teaching and inspiring children in Reception to develop a lifelong love of learning
• Creating a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive
• Encouraging independence, confidence and self-esteem through a range of exciting learning opportunities
• Working with colleagues to further raise standards and provide the very best start to children's educational journeys
• Supporting children to become independent learners and achieve their full potential

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about learning and making a difference to future generations
• Is enthusiastic, nurturing and inspirational in their approach to teaching
• Has the creativity, passion and enthusiasm to raise standards
• Can inspire curiosity and foster independence in young learners
• Is committed to working with children from a diverse community
• Enjoys working as part of a dedicated and passionate team

We offer:

• A happy, welcoming and positive school environment
• A strong team of dedicated and passionate staff
• An exciting and innovative curriculum that promotes a love of learning
• Strong community links and opportunities to contribute to school life
• A supportive culture where pupil voice and staff voice are valued
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of our youngest learners

Please refer to the Job Description for further details about the role and the qualities we are looking for.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school and see our wonderful learning environment for themselves.

For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01322 521343.

We reserve the right to close this advert early, should a suitable applicant be found.

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 Gravel Hill Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Gravel Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gravel-hill-primary-school

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