Class Teacher EYFS (Maternity Cover)

The working hours for this role are expected to be 1.0 FTE. The start date for this role is 02 November 2026.

North Bradley CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join the EYFS team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher to join a supportive and ambitious school community on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality EYFS teaching that nurtures children's curiosity, creativity, and love of learning while supporting their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. You will plan and deliver engaging learning experiences, assess and monitor progress, and adapt provision to meet the needs of all children, including those with SEND. Working closely with the Early Years Lead, support staff, parents, and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive. The role involves creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and positive relationships. We are seeking a teacher with excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework, strong classroom practice, and high expectations for learning and behaviour. The successful candidate will contribute to the wider life of the school, share effective practice, and support the delivery of an enriched curriculum. A strong commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing, and partnership working with families is essential. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, resilient, and caring practitioners who are passionate about helping young children achieve their full potential. In return, we offer a collaborative and welcoming environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on children's earliest educational experiences while providing valuable continuity during this maternity cover period.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered. 

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. 

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.