EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Stanton Primary School, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2AW

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE – Maternity Cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - Commencing September 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Stanton Primary School
• 1 FTE– Maternity Cover
• Commencing September 2026
• Salary: MPR

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our supportive school community. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and a dedication to high-quality early years provision.

The successful candidate will deliver a child-centred, play-based curriculum, using purposeful play, strong relationships, and a secure understanding of early child development to support children’s learning. You will create a warm, inclusive environment, nurturing confident and curious learners while adapting provision to meet a range of needs, including those with additional or emerging needs.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues and demonstrate a strong commitment to parent partnerships, building positive relationships with families and external professionals to support smooth transitions and positive early experiences.

The role requires a reflective practitioner who promotes high standards of behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential.

The successful candidate will hold QTS and have recent EYFS experience. In return, we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to be part of the wider Eastern Education Group.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Stanton Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 234 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanton Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanton-primary-school-bury-st-edmunds

Arranging a visit to Stanton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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