About this role
Required: January 2027
Salary: MPS
Hours: 1FTE
Contract Type: Maternity Cover
Location: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Cookgate, Nunthorpe, TS7 0PZ
We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a nursery class, maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and care. You will use your professional judgment and understanding of early child development to support purposeful play, warm relationships, and steady routines.
The successful candidate will:
Have experience of working within EYFS, or a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.Provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.Plan and deliver engaging learning opportunities through play, exploration and first-hand experiences.Understand the importance of communication and language and early vocabulary development.Support children’s Personal, Social and Emotional Development, confidence, independence and resilience.Promote physical development, including fine and gross motor skills.Develop early reading, phonics, writing and mathematical understanding.Provide high-quality continuous provision indoors and outdoors.Use children’s interests and experiences to extend learning and develop curiosity.Promote the school’s motto: “Live Life to the Full.”Support Catholic Social Teaching, including care for others, the common good, dignity and stewardship of creation. Work positively with families, colleagues, the parish and wider school community.Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing Catholic school environment.Show a strong commitment to the distinctive Catholic ethos and values of our schoolHave high expectations of children’s attainment, progress and behaviourHave a commitment to outstanding teaching and learningBe driven by a strong moral purpose to inspire, motivate and empower pupils to make the best possible progressLove to learn and be dedicated to their own professional developmentHave good organisational and communication skillsBe able to work collaboratively within a team committed to excellence and continuous school improvementSupport and promote the faith life and wider life of the schoolWe can offer:
Hardworking, dedicated supportive colleaguesA strong Catholic ethosA friendly and passionate team who are dedicated to maintaining high standardsA curriculum tailored to the needs of our pupilsPositive relationships with parents, governors and colleagues across the TrustA commitment to continuous professional development
Closing date: Thursday 22nd October 2026 by 9amInterview: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
If you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Sarah Brady, Headteacher on [email protected]