Class EYFS Teacher
Closing in 16 days (3 June 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Main/Upper pay Scale - Dependent on Experience
Employer: Ruishton Church of England Primary School
Location: Ruishton, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ
Contract type: Fixed term
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 3 June 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Temporary position, FTE 1.0 Maternity Cover Contract
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale – dependent on experience
Start Date 01 Sep 2026
Suitable For ECT (NQT) Graduates
Ruishton C of E Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership, seeks to appoint a EYFS teacher on a Maternity Cover basis to start in September 2026.
What will I be doing?
We are seeking an excellent, enthusiastic teacher to join our teaching staff for a Maternity cover placement. You’ll be an experienced Primary teacher delivering the foundation phase curriculum whilst planning, preparing and teaching lessons; an understanding of classroom management, curriculum knowledge and delivery of feedback is key.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Key requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Passion and commitment for inspiring through teaching and learning
- Solid knowledge of the foundation phase in line with the relevant curriculum
- The ability to build on and develop existing best practice knowledge
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
While this role is primarily a classroom teacher position, we are always committed to supporting career progression. There may be opportunities for involvement in leadership development activities during the contract period, subject to the schools needs and candidate interest.
Supporting documents and information
Applications close: 3 June 2026
Interviews: 8 June 2026
Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.
Note to all applicants – The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.
