EYFS Teacher – Maternity Cover

supply EYFS Teacher location Papworth Everard contract type Full-time contract term Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term salary £140 to £232 per day  Apply by 06 November 2026 Job start 04 January 2027

Are you a passionate EYFS Teacher looking for a 4 day per week role? We have an exciting new opportunity in the Papworth Everard area.

Location: Papworth, Cambridgeshire
Pay: £140–£232 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Start: January 2027
Hours: 4 days per week
Maternity cover

We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic and committed EYFS Teacher to join a friendly primary school in Papworth, Cambridgeshire
, from January 2027 on a maternity-cover basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about the Early Years and enjoys creating an exciting, nurturing environment where young children can develop their confidence, independence and love of learning.

Whether you’re an experienced EYFS Teacher
, an Early Career Teacher looking to develop your experience, or a Primary Teacher with a passion for Early Years, this could be a great next step.

As the EYFS Teacher
, you’ll take responsibility for an Early Years class, providing a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to explore, learn and thrive.

You’ll plan and deliver purposeful learning opportunities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
, balancing adult-led activities with opportunities for child-initiated learning and play.

A key part of the role will be supporting children with their communication and language, early reading, phonics, writing and mathematical development
, while also helping them build the personal, social and emotional skills they need as they progress through school.

You’ll also:

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities

• Create an exciting and stimulating continuous provision environment

• Support children with a range of needs and abilities

• Deliver high-quality phonics and early reading sessions

• Observe, assess and monitor children’s learning and development

• Use assessment to plan appropriate next steps for individual children

• Create a positive, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment

• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and other members of staff

• Build positive relationships with parents and carers

• Support children as they develop their confidence, independence and curiosity

The school has a supportive staff team and is looking for someone who can quickly become an important part of the school community while providing consistency for the children during the maternity-cover period.

To be considered for this EYFS Teacher position, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (
  QTS
  ) in the UK

• Experience teaching within a primary school

• Ideally, previous experience teaching within EYFS

• A good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework

• A strong understanding of phonics and early reading

• A positive, patient and nurturing approach to classroom management

• The ability to create engaging learning opportunities for children with different needs and abilities

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to complete the required clearance

• Two positive references covering your recent teaching experience

This role offers the opportunity to become part of a welcoming primary school and make a genuine difference to children during one of the most important stages of their education.

You’ll benefit from:

• £140–£232 per day
  , depending on experience and qualifications

• Excellent rates of pay through PAYE

• A consistent maternity-cover…