Role: Part-time Teacher-Maternity cover Location: Studley Infants’ School Salary: Main Scale M1-6 Days a week: 3 days a week; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Closing date: 4 th June 2026 Anticipated start date: 1 st September 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term until 21 st May 2027 This post is suitable for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). Studley Infants’ School is a part of the Arden Forest C of E MAT, a community of schools who strive to give all of our children the hope and aspiration to achieve their full personal and academic potential and to “Inspire Educational Excellence in Everyone”. Please click here to We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 teacher to join our small, friendly and nurturing school on a maternity cover basis. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, close knit team that places children’s wellbeing, relationships and learning at the heart of everything we do. We strongly believe that children should be active participants in their own learning journey and recognise that young children thrive through a creative, playful approach. Teachers with an Early Years background are very welcome to apply. An understanding of continuous provision would be particularly valued, as we are on a whole school journey to embedding continuous provision across Key Stage 1. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a Key Stage 1 class, delivering creative, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support both academic progress and personal development. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency, high quality provision and a positive experience for all pupils. We are looking for someone who: • Is a qualified teacher with experience or a strong interest in Key Stage One • Has a warm, nurturing and child centred approach • Understands the importance of play, creativity and continuous provision in supporting young learners • Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues • Is reflective, flexible and committed to inclusive practice • Works well as part of a supportive team We offer: • A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team • Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn • A caring school community where every child is known and valued • A clear part time working pattern that supports work–life balance To apply, please read the attached job description and person spec and then complete the attached application form, including a supporting statement that outlines how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification. Please return the application form to Beccy Merritt via admin2055@we-learn.com by 4pm on 4th June 2026. Visits are welcomed, to arrange a time slot please email the school on admin2055@we-learn.com We are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact us at admin2055@we-learn.com Studley Infants’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If shortlisted we will take up references prior to interview and will complete an online check. Shortlisted candidates will also need to complete a Criminal Record Self Disclosure. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide; and also https://unlock.org.uk/advice/filtering-cautions-convictions/. As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with a Barred List check. Our pre-employment process will also include Teacher Prohibition List checks, overseas checks (where applicable); proof of qualifications (as specified in the person specification); section 128 checks (for those in management roles); medical fitness checks; identity and right to work checks. Applicants for roles working with children under five years during the school day and under eight years for those working in wraparound care will also be subject to Childcare Disqualification checks. It is an offence to apply for any paid role in a school if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.