Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Arundel Court Primary. Job in Portsmouth Education & Training Jobs

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Class Teacher for Arundel Court Primary Academy on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, starting September 2025. This role involves delivering quality education in a vibrant setting, ensuring effective learning and development for all pupils.

Benefits

Supportive staff environment

Opportunities for professional development

Responsibilities

• Deliver exemplary teaching and learning across all areas of the primary curriculum.
• Maintain good order, discipline, and safeguard health and safety.
• Contribute positively to the strategic aims and ethos of the academy.

Skills

Food Science

Marketing and Merchandising

Crystal Report

ESL

Client Services

Job description

Description

Full-time Class Teacher Maternity Cover

MPR

Fixed-term one-year contract to cover maternity leave

Start date: 1 September 2025

Closing date: Wednesday 14 May 2025 at noon

Interviews: TBC

Located in the heart of Portsmouth, Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is a three-form entry school with a vibrant Nursery and Inclusion Centre. The Academy prides itself on its values and caring ethos, encouraging and supporting all children to achieve their full potential; inclusion is at the core of all we do.

We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher on a fixed-term contract for one year starting in September 2025 to cover a period of maternity leave.

As a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering exemplary teaching and learning across all areas of the primary curriculum, ensuring the needs of all pupils are met and enabling pupils to develop and progress in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment.

The successful candidate will provide a broad, balanced, relevant, and stimulating curriculum that is engaging and motivational to promote continued progress and improved pupil attainment. You will also ensure that teaching assistants are aligned with the aims and outcomes of your teaching to contribute effectively and collaboratively for the benefit of all pupils.

Within the classroom, you will maintain good order, discipline, and respect among pupils, promote understanding of school rules and values, safeguard health and safety, and develop relationships with and between pupils to enhance learning.

In line with the Trust Values, you will contribute positively to the strategic aims, values, and ethos of Arundel Court Primary Academy and the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust.

We believe you will find Arundel Court Primary Academy a welcoming environment where staff support each other and share our values. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. If you would like to learn more about the post, we invite you to visit our school.

In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, which offers additional benefits and opportunities. Each of our academies has a unique identity but shares a commitment to creating a positive and enriching environment where pupils thrive and staff feel valued.

For informal enquiries, please contact Ruth Worswick in the first instance.

For application details and forms, please visit the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy website's job vacancies page. Completed application forms should be sent to Ruth Worswick, Headteacher.

Required documents include:

• Job Profile
• Application Form
• Equal Opportunities Form

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check, in accordance with the DBS code of practice.

Key Skills

• Food Science
• Marketing and Merchandising
• Crystal Report
• ESL
• Client Services

Employment Type: Intern

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: £30,000 - £41,333