EYFS/Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover) at Woodfield Infant School & Nursery

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Empower Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

2 Days Remaining

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/WIS/28135

Location

Woodfield Road, Copthorne, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8LU

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00
M1 to M6

Closing Date

Midday, Mon 15th Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

17th June 2026

Interview Date(s) 17th June 2026

About this Role

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reflective full‑time EYFS Teacher to join our friendly school community on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about giving our youngest learners the very best start to their school journey.

We are looking for someone with excellent behaviour management and interpersonal skills, who can offer creative and stimulating teaching and learning opportunities to our children. You must have the ability to inspire and be passionate about raising standards for all our children through a rich and varied curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to utilise their skills to deliver tailored and high quality lessons to identified groups of pupils. Extensive knowledge of the curriculum is required and experience of raising attainment in core subjects.

The responsibilities of the post are to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the most up to date edition of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and within the range of teachers’ duties set out in that document. The post-holder will:

Carry out professional duties in line with the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards and to have responsibility for an assigned class.

Be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of that class or group as well as the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.

Promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education

Applications from both ECTs and those in the early stages of their career are welcomed.

We warmly welcome visits to our school at any time, if you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the administrative team to arrange a suitable appointment.