Early Years Practitioner - Maternity Cover


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	JG4 SCP7-11 Actual Salary: £20,233.29 - £21,566.40
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Burrington, BS40 7AD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

Maternity Cover - Early Years Practitioner – Burrington C of E Primary SchoolThe governors are seeking to appoint maternity cover for an Early Years Practitioner within our Cherry Buds nursery team (age 3/4) from January 2027, fixed term for a year or until the post holder returns, whichever is earlier. We are looking for a kind, calm and friendly person to join our vibrant and happy school team. The post is term time, plus 5 inset days, 31.25 hours a week over Monday- Friday, 8:30 to 15:15 with half an hour lunch break.Burrington is a delightful four class rural primary school including a nursery in the Mendip Hills. We are an inclusive Church School with a strong Christian ethos. We became part of a federation in November 2018 and we joined Lighthouse Schools’ Partnership in January 2023. The school was awarded a ‘Expected Standard and a Strong Standard’ judgement in its most recent Ofsted (2025) and an ‘excellent’ judgement in SIAMS (2018). The successful candidate will: • Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years• Be friendly and nurturing• Be committed to enabling all children to be successful• Have experience of working with nursery children• Show initiative and have a positive, ‘can do’ outlook• Be flexible in responding to needs• Have excellent and clear communication skills• Be able to work as part of a happy, committed and enthusiastic team• Supportive of the school’s Christian ethos. We can offer:• respectful, well-motivated and confident children;• friendly, supportive colleagues;• a strong commitment to your professional development;• an inspiring curriculum;• a wonderful school setting;• a great sense of community within the school;• the benefits of strong collaboration within the Federation with Wrington C of E Primary School and within our Trust, Lighthouse Schools’ Partnership• Other benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to work schemeWe encourage you to browse our website for more information about our school or Trust.

Application DetailsAll applicants are advised to refer to the job description and specification before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s. .Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office if you would like to make an appointment.Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st November 2026Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026

Safeguarding StatementThe Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process, an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

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