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EYFS Temporary Teacher

Tittensor CofE (C) First School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9HP

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• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday Full Time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 13th April 2026 until 25th March 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32,916 – £45,352
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about working in Early Years?

Are you someone who wants to make a difference to children's lives?

Do you like to make learning memorable?

Do you value outdoor learning as much as indoor learning?

If this is you then this is an exciting time to join our Early Years Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled Reception Class Teacher with knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to come and join our welcoming team. This will be a temporary position to cover a maternity absence from 13th April 2026 until 25th March 2027.

We can offer you a dedicated, supportive and friendly team, attractive classroom and outside area. Working with our school we offer an extensive CPD programme which includes in-house and wider training.

At Tittensor First School we aim to achieve high standards in life-long learning immersed in a positive, Christian environment that encourages confidence, self- esteem, resilience and independence. We ensure our children have opportunity and are educated for the ever-changing technological world that we live in. We welcome all children inclusively and aim to provide an enriched and challenging curriculum which encourages children to care for their own health and wellbeing. All of this is built on our Christian Values of Love, Faith and Hope.

What the school offers its staff

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for quality CPD
• Supportive Culture: Positive, welcoming environments where staff support each other and value diversity.
• Positive Wellbeing: Support with mental health, work-life balance, gift days.
• Resource & Facilities: Well-equipped and resourced school with an excellent outdoor area.
• Student Focus: A commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and helping all learners to achieve.

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

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About Tittensor CofE (C) First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 71 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tittensor CofE (C) First School website
• Email address: office@tittensor.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01782 372539
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tittensor-cofe-c-first-school

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