Teacher EYFS (Maternity Leave)
Ashton-under-Hill First School, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7SW6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
5 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 3 days per week, working days Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £45,352 (pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced teacher to join our EYFS team. The successful candidate will:
- Teach a class of mixed Pre-school and Reception children.
- Maintain a high-quality, stimulating, and enabling learning environment to promote children’s best start in EYFS.
- Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge.
- Plan and deliver well-structured lessons aligned with the EYFS framework to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create engaging indoor and outdoor learning environment to promote progress towards the seven areas of learning.
- Use observation, assessment and feedback effectively to inform next steps and ensure strong progress for all pupils
- Promote positive behaviour and ensure a safe, supportive learning environment.In conjunction with our Forest School Leader, ensure pre-school and reception children have opportunities to experience outdoor learning and under their direction, Forest School, to ensure all pupils benefit and access sessions.Contribute to whole-school initiatives and strategic priorities for school improvement in line with the School Development Plan.Uphold our school values and motto: “Shaping Bright Futures Together.”Build strong relationships with parents, carers, colleagues, and external agencies.Have experience of using the Little Wandle phonics scheme.
What the school offers its staff
- Children who are happy and confident and have real pride in their school and their own achievements
- Highly professional, collaborative staff team who are enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated to a shared vision.
- A supportive working environment in EYFS with an experienced job-share partner and Teaching Assistants.
- An active and supportive governing body.
- A commitment to supporting your development with appropriate CPD.
- Encouraging and approachable leadership.
- A friendly, small-school environment.
- A strong parent partnership.
Further information about the job
Ashton under Hill First School is a happy school where pupils and staff work together to raise aspirations and build a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is to offer our wonderful children excellent teaching and learning and the very best learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom. “Shaping Bright Futures Together” is our motto and we are passionate about what we offer in our small and friendly school.
Our beautiful location inspires us to keep in touch with nature and wherever we can, we use the wonderful countryside around the school to support the children’s learning.
We look forward to hearing from you, and we welcome visits to the school. Please telephone 01386881333 to arrange a visit.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ashton under Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ashton-under-Hill First School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 10
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 99 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 10
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ashton-under-Hill First School website
- Email address
- nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01386881333
Ashton-under-Hill First School is a popular rural education setting at the foot of Bredon Hill. The school is welcoming and friendly with strong community links. There is a well-established staff team who go above and beyond to give the pupils the best possible start in their education as reflected in our last Ofsted rating ‘Good’ (March 2022). Our responsive parents and Governing Board work with us to fulfil our motto, “Shaping Bright Futures Together”. We collaborate in our local cluster and beyond sharing good practice and support each other.
Arranging a visit to Ashton-under-Hill First School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nbrown@ashton.worcs.sch.uk.
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