Start Date: 23 February 2026
Contract Term: Fixed term - maternity cover until February 2027
About this Role
Axminster Primary school is seeking to recruit a full time experienced Early Years and KS1 class teacher to cover maternity leave until 21st February 2027 or the return of the postholder.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Early Years teacher to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful contribution to our setting and support our children’s early development.
The successful candidate will:
1. Plan, deliver and assess engaging child-centred learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
2. Monitor and record children’s progress, maintaining accurate and up to date documentation.
3. Create a stimulating and safe environment that supports curiosity, independence and emotional well-being.
4. Inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
5. Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers to ensure each child’s individual needs are met.
6. Be committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.
7. Have good curriculum knowledge.
We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.
Visits to Axminster Primary School are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the administrator on 0129733005 .
Our trust started life as a small group of schools in South Devon and our founding schools have been working together since 2006. We have a wonderfully diverse which range from two-class village schools to much larger, urban primaries, which benefit greatly from working collaboratively, sharing collective experience, and providing support and inspiration to one another.
About First Federation
We are driven by our values and committed to providing the best possible education for all the children in our schools. Our vision is that every individual will aspire, flourish and achieve within the heart of their community.
We offer staff the chance to expand on their skills and knowledge, and progress within the organisation. From our partnership with, which offers Initial Teacher Training with Primary Teacher Training Courses and PGCE, face-to-face training and work experience opportunities, to promoting outstanding career development through our pathways, we support our colleagues at every step of their career.
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Safeguarding Information
First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.
The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications from agencies will not be accepted.