Part-time KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job description

Studley Infants' School, Role: Part‐time Teacher – Maternity cover, Location: Studley Infants' School, Salary: Main Scale M1‐6, Days a week: 3 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), Closing date: 4th June 2026, Anticipated start date: 1st September 2026, Contract Type: Fixed term until 21st May 2027.

This post is suitable for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Studley Infants' School is part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT, a community of schools striving to give all children the hope and aspiration to achieve their full personal and academic potential and to "Inspire Educational Excellence in Everyone".

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Key Stage 1 teacher to join our small, friendly, and nurturing school on a maternity cover basis. This part‐time role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, close‐knit team that places children's wellbeing, relationships and learning at the heart of everything we do. We strongly believe that children should be active participants in their own learning journey and recognise that young children thrive through a creative, playful approach. Teachers with an Early Years background are very welcome to apply. An understanding of continuous provision would be particularly valued as we are on a whole‐school journey to embedding continuous provision across Key Stage 1.

The RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a Key Stage 1 class, delivering creative, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support both academic progress and personal development. The role includes working closely with colleagues to ensure consistency, high quality provision and a positive experience for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified teacher with experience or a strong interest in Key Stage One.

Has a warm, nurturing and child‐centred approach.

Understands the importance of play, creativity and continuous provision in supporting young learners.

Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Is reflective, flexible and committed to inclusive practice.

Works well as part of a supportive team.

We offer:

A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team.

Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

A caring school community where every child is known and valued.

A clear part‐time working pattern that supports work–life balance.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo references, an online check, and a Criminal Record Self‐Disclosure. Additional checks include enhanced DBS, Teacher Prohibition List, overseas checks where applicable, proof of qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right‐to‐work checks, and for those working with children under five or under eight in wraparound care, Childcare Disqualification checks. It is an offence to apply for any paid role in a school if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derry Hill

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English