Primary Teacher
6 days ago
Saint Albans
Primary Teacher – Part-Time Maternity Cover (Job Share)\n\nJob Title: Reception/Nursery Class Teacher – Part-Time (2 days per week: Thursday & Friday)\n Job Role: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher – Reception/Nursery\n Location: St Albans\n Start Date: September 2026\n End Date: April 2027\n Contract Type: Part-Time, Maternity Cover\n Salary: M1–UPS3 (£34,398 – £52,490, pro rata)\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate Reception/Nursery Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in St Albans from September 2026. This part-time maternity cover role is for two days per week (Thursday and Friday) and will be delivered as part of a job-share arrangement.\n\nThe successful candidate will be committed to delivering engaging and creative learning opportunities within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and supporting all children to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.\n\nAbout the School\n\nThis friendly and supportive primary school is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to flourish.\nThe school has a strong community ethos and values teamwork, creativity and positive relationships between staff, pupils and parents.\nStaff work collaboratively to deliver a broad and engaging curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and personal development.\nThe successful candidate will join a dedicated team that is passionate about providing the very best start to children's education.\nPlan and deliver engaging learning experiences across the Reception/Nursery EYFS curriculum.\nSupport pupils' academic, social and emotional development.\nDifferentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.\nMonitor and assess pupil progress, providing clear feedback and next steps.\nCreate a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment.\nWork collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and parents.\nEnsure a smooth and effective partnership within the job-share arrangement.\nContribute positively to the wider life of the school.\nQualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.\nEarly Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply and will be fully supported.\nExperience teaching within Reception and/or Nursery is desirable.\nStrong understanding of the EYFS Framework.\nExcellent classroom management and communication skills.\nA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.\nA positive, proactive and reflective approach to teaching.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nRequirements\n\nHow to Apply\n\nTo find out more, please contact Elina on or apply below.\n\nWe offer a £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.\n\nSupply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards. (AGY)