EYFS/Y1 Teacher - Part-Time Maternity Cover

Fen Drayton Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4SL

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.4 - Thursdays and Fridays
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our small but friendly team at Fen Drayton Primary School.We are looking for someone who:

• has the ability to inspire, maintain and further enhance our school

• is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• has high expectations for all pupils

• believes in an inclusive and therapeutic approach

• is willing to develop links with feeder pre-school and nursery settings

• would relish the opportunity to explore ways to promote our setting to the wider community

• has the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents/carers

• has a prior knowledge of EYFS

• is friendly with a good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

• a welcoming school with a strong ethos
• a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• happy children with a desire to learn
• friendly and welcoming staff with a vast array of experience and expertise
• supportive parents and governors
• a well-resourced environment where every child does matter
• an opportunity to develop the role further

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 Fen Drayton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 105 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fen Drayton Primary School website
• Email address: office@fendrayton.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01954 273346
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fen-drayton-primary-school

Fen Drayton Primary School is small and very welcoming, with an experienced group of staff, friendly children, supportive parents and governors. We provide a broad and varied curriculum, ensuring we get the best out of every child.

Arranging a visit to Fen Drayton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@fendrayton.cambs.sch.uk.

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