EYFS Teacher - Canada Hill Community Primary School
- Teignbridge
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS
We are seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic and skilled Early Years Practitioner to join our exceptional Early Years team from September 2026.
This fixed-term role is a maternity cover and offers a wonderful opportunity to work alongside our highly experienced EYFS Lead, within an Early Excellence–aligned environment that celebrates purposeful play, rich continuous provision and well-scaffolded learning
We are looking for someone who will:
- Deliver high-quality Early Years provision to ensure all children can thrive in school and beyond
- Work closely with our experienced EYFS Lead to maintain a vibrant, child-centred setting
- Build strong, supportive relationships with children and families
- Contribute to our collaborative approach to curriculum, assessment and continuous provision
- Bring enthusiasm and commitment to the wider life of our school
We welcome applications from:
- New teachers (ECTs) who are passionate about Early Years and eager to learn
- Experienced practitioners with a strong understanding of child development and early learning
You will:
- Demonstrate warmth, creativity and a child-centred mindset
- Understand or be keen to develop expertise in the ShREC approach
- Be reflective, organised and committed to professional growth
- Communicate effectively and work well within a strong team
Canada Hill is a warm, thriving school with a strong community ethos. Our Early Years environment is joyful, purposeful and nurtured by a highly skilled team. We place great value on staff wellbeing, strong relationships and high-quality professional development.
We offer:
- A nurturing, collaborative staff team
- Children who are curious, kind and eager to learn
- Strong leadership and mentoring from an exceptional EYFS Lead
- A well-established Early Excellence provision
- Opportunities for professional growth and potential future employment.
We warmly welcome visits to see our Early Years environment in action, please email head@canadahill.org or call the School Office on 01626 335595.
Apply:
Please apply by completing the application form (attached below) and return completed form to: head@canadahill.org by noon on the closing date.
We 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 a DBS disclosure.
Interview Date: W/c 30th March 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationTeignbridge
- Work Postcode
TQ12 6YS
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcareTeaching - Primary & Early Years
- Salary Details
MPS/UPS
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum. Fixed term to cover maternity leave.
- Closing Date
27/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes