EYFS & Y1 Cover Teacher

Brookdale Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic dedicated and creative Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team. The successful applicant would work alongside our current experienced EYFS and Year 1 team to support teaching and learning.

About the Role:

Location: Brookdale Primary School CH49 1SE
Contract: 0.5 temporary 1 year contract in the first instance

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: M3-M6
Role: Covering PPA Management Time and SEND time in Pre School F2 and Year 1

Were Looking for Someone Who

Has QTS and experience teaching in Early Years or KS1

Is nurturing enthusiastic and patient

Works well as part of an established team

Plans and delivers engaging play-based learning experiences

Builds strong relationships with children families and colleagues

Is committed to continuous professional development

Why Join Us

A welcoming happy and supportive community

A well-resourced and successful school

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A leadership team that values the wellbeing of pupils and colleagues

The opportunity to work alongside another excellent practitioner to deliver the highest quality education

Opportunity to Visit the School: Interested candidates are invited to visit the school on Wednesday 3^rd June at 4pm. Please contact the school office to register.

Closing Date: Friday 5^th June 12 noon

Shortlisted Candidates: Will be contacted with the offer of an interview date by Friday 12th June

Interviews: To take place break in the week commencing 15th June. These will include a lesson observation followed by a formal interview.

To Apply: Application forms and any supporting letters must be submitted to the school office for the attention of the Headteacher Mrs Kate Ball by the closing date. Submissions are welcomed via post email () or by hand.

Brookdale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share these values. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Brookdale will also undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates: this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook Twitter Instagram Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available and the aim is to identify any concerns that the candidate does not hold and promote the values of equality diversity and inclusion of the school. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.

We welcome applications regardless of age gender ethnicity or religion. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.