EYFS Teacher – Part Time (0.6) Maternity Cover
St Mary's Catholic Primary, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4ST10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2027
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until Easter 2027 or when the teacher on maternity returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated, passionate and creative teacher to join our enthusiastic and committed team. Practitioners with a good working knowledge and understanding of Early Years are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will be working in Foundation 2, and will be supported by a strong team of colleagues who are committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils.
We are looking for someone who has:
A track record of high standards in teaching, learning and behaviour management in F2
The ability to use modern, dynamic teaching methods to give every child the opportunity to achieve their full potential
The ability to reflect and seek to improve their practice by engaging with CPD and professional feedback
Good organisation and communication skills enabling them to work effectively as part of a team
The ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes
A positive outlook and is solution focused
The ability to engage with parents and develop positive relationships with pupils and staff
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
An enthusiastic, supportive and forward thinking team with a commitment to wellbeing and work life balance
Innovative CPD opportunities
Friendly, motivated, committed staff
Supportive governors who are committed to our journey to excellence
The chance to work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos
Happy, engaged and well-motivated children
Further information about the job
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 checks
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 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.
About St Mary's Catholic Primary
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's Catholic Primary website
- Email address
- jsimkins@st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01246232170
Primary School 4 - 11
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Catholic Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jsimkins@st-marys.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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