Job Ref No. ECC5226-135S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: M1 - M6: £34,068 - £46,937
Position Start Date: 28/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 25/09/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: 9th October 2026  

Job Description

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EYFS - Maternity Cover

December 1st 2026 to July 2027

We are looking for an amazing teacher to care for and nurture our Goslings (Reception class) whilst their teacher is on maternity leave.

Our Early Years is centred around outdoor learning, creativity and play based investigation and curiosity. An excellent understanding of the EYFS framework, curriculum and assessment are essentials to support our wonderful children to grow and flourish in their lovely setting.

Our ethos is based around the Core Values of Respect, Enjoyment, Care, Confidence and Challenge, so we have high expectations and big ideas.

Teacher wellbeing is a priority at our school, this includes a 'no marking' feedback policy, a dedicated member of staff for wellbeing and lots of staff socials.

We are looking for a teacher who is creative, enthusiastic and truly cares about our children. A sense of humour and being prepared to engage in school life beyond the classroom is important to us and our families.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is committed to excellent teaching and learning and has high expectations of our children and themselves.

We can offer:

  • Well behaved and engaged children with supportive parents
  • A truly enjoyable environment to teach in including, bright airy classrooms, a swimming pool, an iSandBox, radio station and well stocked library
  • Supportive and caring staff
  • A well established curriculum
  • A current focus on embedding the arts across our curriculum
  • A collaboratively designed in-house CPD package of teaching and learning priorities

If you would like to join our team, visits are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office to make an appointment to see the Headteacher, Colin Raraty.

Rodings Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, so this role is subject to a successful DBS enhanced disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Andrea Paget
Dunmow Road
Leaden Roding, Dunmow
Essex, CM6 1PZ
Telephone: 01279 876288
Email: mrs.paget@rodingsprimary.co.uk

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