Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Twynham Learning; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Twynham Primary School within Twynham Learning is seeking an outstanding teacher to start in November 2026 to cover maternity leave. The role requires high expectations, excellent classroom management and a commitment to quality first teaching.

You will teach in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, work with a learning support assistant on occasions, and contribute to the wider life of the school while upholding safeguarding policies and promoting pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Excellent teacher with high expectations and strong classroom management.
• Experience with KS1 and KS2 and pupils with differing needs.
• Qualified Teacher Status and ability to contribute to school life.

Responsibilities

• Pastoral role of a class teacher; work with a learning support assistant when needed.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support safeguarding policies.
• Support behaviour and attendance policies in line with school procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Pastoral care

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Vacancy details

Start date

November 2026

Contract term

Fixed term until 31 October 2027

Working hours

Full-time

Pay scale

Teachers Main Pay Scale

Salary range

£32,916 - £45,352

With a pay award pending

Location

Twynham Primary School

Key Stages

Key Stage 1

Key Stage 2

Reports to

Headteacher

Suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)?

No

About The Post

We are looking for an excellent teacher with high expectations of both themselves and children, fantastic classroom management skills and the desire to contribute fully to the wider life of the school. The role is to start in November and is to cover maternity leave.

The first priority for all teachers is to provide quality first teaching to meet the needs of all children in their class or intervention group. Teachers are responsible for the pastoral and academic progress of each child in their class/group, making use of the school’s systems for assessment and tracking pupil progress.

Responsibilities of the post include the pastoral role of being a class teacher; working with a learning support assistant on occasions; contributing to the fuller life of the school; supporting school policies on behaviour and attendance.

At Twynham Primary School we recognise that each child is different and we pride ourselves on ensuring that we teach children from their starting points. Laying the foundations for future learning is important to us, and each child at Twynham Primary School will have a very clear understanding of their learning skills, applying them in all areas of learning both academic and social.

We are a member of Twynham Learning - an exciting multi-academy trust of ambitious infant, junior and secondary schools serving the local community. Its aim is to offer this generation of children, young people and those involved in their education the very best leadership, teaching and learning, professional development and support services.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• be immersed in the life of a busy school
• work alongside a team of hardworking, committed and caring colleagues
• teach classes of well-behaved and motivated pupils
• promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What We Can Offer You

• An opportunity to work with wonderful children and their families
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking

Who We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of classroom teaching in Key stage 1 and key stage 2
• Recent experience of pupils with differing educational needs
• Ability to relate to children in and out of the classroom

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

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