Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Vacancy Summary

Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher (Full-Time)

Temporary - Maternity Cover

Required for January 2026 - July 2026  

Girlington Primary School is a warm and friendly school at the heart of the community. Our children and staff are passionate about learning, with very supportive parents, carers and governors. Our school is a professional, supportive and effectively led organisation.

Ofsted September 2023

“Adults enable children’s learning exceptionally well in the early years. There is a relentless focus on the development of each child’s language and vocabulary. Familiar songs and rhymes are used expertly and in highly engaging ways to support children’s learning. Adults support children’s well-being and emotional security very well. There are strong and productive partnerships with parents and carers. Children are prepared exceptionally well for key stage 1.”

Vacancy Information

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a highly motivated and committed team player.

• Is a reflective practitioner who is willing to keep on learning.

• Has excellent interpersonal skills and believes they can make a difference.

• Is committed to achieving the very best outcomes, progress and behaviour for all pupils.

• Is passionate about inclusion and equality of opportunity for all children

We can offer you:

• A respectful, diverse, inclusive and safe environment where all pupils learn and thrive.

• The opportunity to work in an outstanding early years provision under the guidance of the Assistant Head for Early Years.

• Enthusiastic, friendly and well–motivated children who love to learn.

• A team of caring, committed and highly skilled staff and Governors.

• A supportive leadership team.

• Tailored CPD and opportunities to support career progression.

• A comprehensive and supportive ECT programme if required.

• A commitment to supporting work life balance.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office or email diana.parker@girlingtonprimary.co.uk to arrange a visit and meet the Headteacher who will show you around school.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 20th October 2025

In line with the immigration Act 2016; the Government has created a duty to ensure that all Public Authority staff working in customer facing roles can speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(amended 2020); pre-employment checks will be carried out and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant check with statutory bodies.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

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