Preschool Teacher

Burbage Primary School, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3TP

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  14th Dec 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13,166.40 - £18,140.80 Annually (Actual) M1 - M6 (£32,916 - £45,352 full time equivalent)

Preschool Teacher job summary

Burbage Primary School is a village school near Marlborough, in a beautiful location with fantastic outdoor space and new classroom facilities. Judged strong in every area by Ofsted we are proud of our school, the exemplary behaviour of the children and our commitment to ensuring this is a supportive and enjoyable place to work.

At Burbage, our children are at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on the progress they make both academically and socially in a happy and caring environment. These values start in our preschool.

Are you passionate about early years education and looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity?

Excalibur Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team on a maternity cover basis. You’ll be working with children aged 2-4, delivering high-quality, play-based learning in a caring, inclusive environment. You will plan and assess activities in line with the EYFS and work closely with families and colleagues to ensure every child thrives.

What We’re Looking For:
Qualified teacher (QTS)
Experience working with children aged 2-4 in a preschool setting
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with parents and carers
Sound knowledge of safeguarding and SEND
A commitment to inclusive, high-quality early years education

What We Offer:
Supportive leadership team
Access to ongoing professional development
Friendly and welcoming staff community
Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and children’s transition into school
Pension scheme
If this sounds like you, please get in touch by calling the school office on 01672 810452 or email on admin@burbage.ecalibur.org.uk or apply directly online.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date therefore early applications are recommended.

Safeguarding Statement

Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Burbage Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 196 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burbage Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burbage-primary-school

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