Preschool Teacher

Burbage Primary School, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3TP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  14th Dec 2026

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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

About Burbage Primary School

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 are continued through in our wraparound care provision, which is a very much valued service by all in the school community.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

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

We are 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

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using recruitment@excalibur.org.uk and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to find out more about working at Burbage Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Vacancies - Burbage Primary School

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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Burbage Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burbage-primary-school

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