Primary Classroom (Maternity Cover) Teacher – Early Years | MPS | Penistone St John’s Primary School

Penistone St John’s Primary School require a Primary Classroom Maternity Cover Teacher – Early Years
January 2027 – August 2027 (or sooner should the post holder return)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Early Years Teacher to join our welcoming and supportive primary school on a maternity cover basis from January 2027 to August 2027 (or sooner should the post holder return)

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and ensuring every child makes excellent progress in a nurturing environment.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have proven experience teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Have knowledge and commitment to developing strong foundations
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of early child development and the EYFS framework
• Be skilled in creating engaging, inclusive and stimulating learning environments
• Have experience teaching Read Write Inc. phonics (advantageous)
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to school life

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning
• A well-resourced Early Years setting
• Opportunities for professional development
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

This post is suitable for experienced teachers with a strong background in Early Years. Experience delivering Read Write Inc. phonics would be highly desirable.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

For an application form, please contact the school or email office@penistonestjohns.org Completed application forms are also returnable to this email address. We look forward to receiving your application.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, if you would like to arrange this, please telephone the Junior site to make an appointment. You can also visit our website at www.penistonestjohns.co.uk to gain an understanding of our school. If you have any further questions, please contact the office at office@penistonestjohns.org

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 noon on Monday 12th October 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

Short-listing will take place, and candidates informed, on: Monday 12th October 2026.

Interviews will be held: w/c 19th October 2026

Supporting Documents:

Job Description MPS Contract.doc

Person Specification Primary Teacher.doc

St John’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and subsequent Orders. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. In addition, i accordance with advice issued in Keeping Children Safe In Education 2024, as part of the shortlisting process, schools will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. St John’s Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

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