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EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job details
Posting date: 02 December 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 January 2026
Location: Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 9JU
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: d7cf14d0-b64d-49f2-a81e-86b0a4ea7db3

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a qualified and adaptable EYFS practitioner with a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and phonics delivery. Experience within a mixed-age setting is highly desirable, as you will be required to differentiate effectively to support the unique developmental journeys of children in our combined Nursery and Reception class.

As this is a maternity cover, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, quickly establishing nurturing relationships with families and upholding our Christian vision of "Beginning, Becoming, Belonging, Believing" from day one.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a small, friendly and supportive team, with a wider network Trust behind us for resource sharing and CPD. We are based in a rural village with close ties to the community.

Further details about the role

Interviews will be held at All Saints, date tbc. Shortlisting will be on the 19th January 26.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and should be arranged by calling the school on 01785 282228

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.

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