Class Teacher Maternity Cover

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing primary school in the United Kingdom seeks a Class Teacher for maternity cover starting on April 13th, 2026. The ideal candidate will have a passion for high-quality education and must demonstrate strong classroom practice while engaging children effectively. Additionally, applicants can look forward to a supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development. The role encourages both early-career teachers and experienced educators, along with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Supportive colleagues

Enthusiastic students

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing high-quality and stimulating learning.
• Experience in upper key stage 2 teaching.
• Understanding of children's social, emotional, and academic needs.

Responsibilities

• Display high-quality, effective classroom practice.
• Build strong relationships with pupils.
• Make significant contributions to the school culture.

Skills

Classroom practice

Relationship building

Inspiring students

Collaborative work

Catering to diverse needs

Job description

Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Whitnash Primary School

Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026

We are looking for a teacher to join our thriving and expanding school. The Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated dedicated committed, skilled, and enthusiastic teacher. We are seeking an Upper Key Stage 2 teacher, for maternity cover, who is passionate about providing high-quality and stimulating learning that engages children. ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcomed. There is an opportunity to lead on a key subject area where experience allows. The school will consider part-time contracts for strong candidates where logically. There is also an opportunity for an earlier start date if individual candidate circumstances enable this.

The successful candidates must demonstrate that they are:

• Able to display high-quality, effective classroom practice
• Able to build strong relationships with our pupils
• Able to enthuse and inspire our children to reach high levels of achievement
• Able to make a significant contribution to this thriving school
• Able to work collaboratively and be involved in the full life of the school
• Able to cater effectively to the needs of all pupils and have a good understanding of children's social and emotional needs, as well as their academic ones
• Be able to operate with unconditional positive regard for children and colleagues at all times

In return, the school will offer:

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated children with supportive parents
• Friendly and supportive staff and governors
• The opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking school

Our school is committed to Safeguarding Children. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments. Any offer of employment for the above post will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment procedures, including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from Disclose and Barring Service and willingness to demonstrate commitment to our school standards, vision, and values. Please view our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy here: http://https://www.whitnashprimaryschool.com/Key_Information/Policies

An online search will also be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this at the interview.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Applicants should contact us at Whitnash Primary School on 01926 426773 or [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

We reserve the right to close or extend the closing date for the position.

How to apply/ Additional Information

Please send your completed application form to: [e-mail]

Closing Date: Thursday 29th January 2026

Interviews: Monday 2nd February 2026