Class Teacher

St James; Daisy Hill; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

St James in England is seeking a temporary part-time Year 1 teacher to cover maternity leave. The role runs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning and will work with the Year 1 team to raise standards.

Experience in Reception or Key Stage 1 is essential, and ECTs will be considered. The contract starts on 22 February 2027 for one year and includes safeguarding guidelines consistent with Keeping Children

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Year 1 is essential.
• Experience in Reception or KS1 is desirable.
• Qualified teacher status required; ECTs considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons and manage the Year 1 class.
• Support pupil progress and contribute to raising standards.
• Cover maternity leave from February 2027 on Mon-Wed schedule.

Skills

Teaching

Year 1

Reception KS1 experience

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

ECTs considered

Job description

We are looking to recruit a temporary part-time enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join St James for a maternity leave in Year 1. The working days will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for providing effective teaching and learning and contribute to raising standards in their class and their key stage team. Experience of teaching in Reception or Key Stage 1 is essential. ECTs will be considered.

The contract will commence from 22nd February 2027 for one year.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' most recent Guidance. Safer recruitment practice includes scrutinising applicants, online checks, verifying identity and academic or vocational qualifications, obtaining professional and character references, checking previous employment history and ensuring that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.