Teacher EYFS (Maternity Leave)
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7SW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b0e8986e-aa0c-475b-8596-421ba8a2a7fc |
Summary
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 details about the role
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.
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 details about the role
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.