EYFS Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About us

"All Different, Everyone Welcome".

"Aim higher, Achieve high"

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Class Teacher with experience in EYFS to join our happy, dynamic and ambitious team!

We are a heavily over subscribed school, serving the heart of the South Holland Community with highly motivated staff and children.

If you are fully committed to seeking the best outcomes for all children, see challenge as an opportunity and have a good sense of humour - then we could be the place for you!

We have a passion for reading at the heart of our curriculum, and with our superb outdoor EYFS learning environment and our recently opened and popular Nursery - there is not a better time to come and join the Wygate Park family.

In return we offer

• Opportunities to grow and develop with a supportive team around you
• Being part of a MAT with a wealth of training and professional development opportunities
• Fantastic, kind, energetic, compassionate children
• A culture of trust, support, ambition & encouragement

Don't just believe what you read - come and visit us to find out more and what we can offer you.

Job Description

This is a full time, maternity cover post with a preferred start date of September 1st 2026.

We are seeking a warm and nurturing EYFS Class Teacher to join our early years team. The successful candidate will foster a stimulating learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. You will plan and deliver engaging, child centred lessons in line with the EYFS Framework, ensuring high-quality provision that supports every child's development across all areas of learning.

Key responsibilities include

Planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality learning experiences that meet the needs of all pupils.

Creating a positive, inclusive, and enabling classroom environment.

Supporting children's personal, social, emotional, and academic development.

Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.

Maintaining accurate observations and records to track progress.

Ensuring safeguarding, welfare, and wellbeing remain at the centre of practice.

We are looking for someone who is creative, reflective, and passionate about early years education, with a commitment to helping every child thrive.

The Voyage Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, which will include online checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

Voyage Education Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling, 24/7 GP service and wellbeing services
• 2 Wellbeing Days per academic year
• Employee Benefits Platform including hundreds of discounts on many highstreet retailers