Early Years Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2026 |
| Location: | Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5DE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6470ea3b-6662-45e6-a458-dfac7f92623e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Burnley Road Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Class Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is passionate about early learning and committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
The successful candidate will:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within an Early Years setting
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Demonstrate high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement
• Be committed to supporting the needs of all children
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Work effectively as part of a supportive team
What the school offers its staff
At Burnley Road Academy, we can offer:
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A supportive and dedicated staff team
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A caring environment with high aspirations for all
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.
Burnley Road Academy is seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Class Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner who is passionate about early learning and committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
The successful candidate will:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within an Early Years setting
• Have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development
• Demonstrate high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement
• Be committed to supporting the needs of all children
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Work effectively as part of a supportive team
What the school offers its staff
At Burnley Road Academy, we can offer:
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A supportive and dedicated staff team
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development
• A caring environment with high aspirations for all
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.