EYFS Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Stover School
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Stover Scale for Teachers
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 20 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 13 February 2026
Job overview
Stover School is a well-established independent school located in Devon, committed to providing an outstanding education that nurtures every child’s potential. Stover School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated full-time EYFS Teacher for full time Maternity Cover. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with proven experience teaching across the Early Years Foundation Stage, and a passion for nurturing young learners in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Role Overview:
As an EYFS Teacher at Stover School, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that support the development of children aged 3-5 years. You will create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where young learners can thrive both academically and personally.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Relevant experience of working within an Early Years setting also suitable for newly qualified teachers or those looking to start their career in early years education.
- Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
- Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Ability to plan engaging activities that promote learning through play.
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine passion for working with young children.
- Patience, kindness, and empathy towards all pupils.
- Commitment to fostering inclusive practices that celebrate diversity.
- Enthusiasm for continuous professional development.
- Team player who collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Dedication to creating a positive impact on children's early educational journey.
If you are eager to contribute your energy and creativity while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.
As this post is a maternity cover, it is subject to the associated conditions and will finish when the current post holder returns to school.
Stover School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service
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About Stover School
Stover School is a mixed, all-through independent Church of England day and boarding school with sixth form, situated in Newton Abbot, Devon. There are approximately 500 pupils at the school, between the ages of 3-18.
Stover School was established in 1932 and remains on its original site. The school started life as a day and boarding school for girls between the ages of 11-18, a nursery was opened in 1994 and boys were admitted in 2002.
The school is continuously expanding and recent developments include an all-weather sports dome, sports pavilion and Drama studio.
Head of Stover Preparatory School
Ben Noble
Head of School
Caroline Ward
Values and vision
Stover School wishes to celebrate, challenge and inspire pupils within a nurturing learning environment. The school wants pupils grow as confident and motivated individuals. Stover School maintains a close partnership with the wider community and practices its Christian values throughout daily school life.
Pupils at Stover School are high achievers and the school’s mathematics team has won regional awards, while a large number of pupils have received prizes across competitions in music, sports and drama.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“Pupils are well educated in line with the school’s aims, demonstrating good levels of knowledge, skills and understanding for their ability at all ages in their subjects and activities. They respond positively to their tailored approach of excellent teaching”.
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