EYFS Teacher

The Hawthorns Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3PQ

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and nurturing EYFS Teacher to join our team on a full-time maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about early years education and committed to giving children the very best start in their learning journey.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified teacher (QTS required) with experience in Early Years.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and child‑centred learning.
• The ability to create an engaging, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, positive approach to working with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Someone who is reflective, eager to develop professionally, and passionate about early childhood development.
• Astrong commitment to raising standards and driving continuous improvement

What the school offers its staff

We offer awarm and welcoming environment where every child is known and valued.

• The opportunity to join a team of talented, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Exciting and meaningful experiences to collaborate with other schools, as part of The Circle Trust, sharing expertise and best practice.
• Opportunities to be creative in your teaching and shape the curriculum.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
• A strong sense of community, supported by parents and colleagues across the Trust.
• A thriving, well-resourced school with extensive and attractive grounds.

If you are a dynamic educator who believes in the power of encouragement, inclusion and high expectations, we’d love to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.

Please contact Mrs Mel Knight at MKnight@thecircletrust.co.uk to arrange a visit or phone call with the Headteacher.

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 and young people. 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.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher JD and PS (maternity cover) - March 2026.pdf - 203 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Advert - maternity cover March 26.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Hawthorns Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 436 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Hawthorns Primary School website
• Email address: mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0118 338 1961
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hawthorns-primary-school-wokingham

Arranging a visit to The Hawthorns Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mknight@thecircletrust.co.uk.

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