Class Teacher - Maternity Cover - Bitterne CE Primary School

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bitterne CE Primary School in Southampton is seeking a part-time Year 3 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027, working three days per week as part of a job share with KS2 colleagues to provide a consistent and ambitious learning experience for our pupils.

We are a welcoming Church of England primary where relationships matter and high expectations are paired with a supportive team, professional development and a Christian ethos built on Hope, Courage and Creativity.

Qualifications

• enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child.
• commitment to providing high-quality, inclusive teaching.
• ability to work with Year 3 and KS2 teams to provide a consistent experience for pupils.
• strong understanding of assessment and adaptive practice.
• reflective, open to professional development and keen to continually improve practice.
• works well as part of a team and communicates with the job-share partner for consistency.
• organised, reliable and contributes to the wider life of the school.
• shares ambition for every child to achieve well and enjoy learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 part-time across three days per week.
• Collaborate with the Year 3/KS2 team and job-share partner to ensure continuity.
• Contribute to school improvement and a positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Planning & assessment

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Part-Time Year 3 Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

3 days per week | Fixed term for two terms

January 2027 – July 2027

Main Pay Scale

Come and join our team

Bitterne CE Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed part-time Year 3 Class Teacher to join our team from January 2027, covering maternity leave until the end of the academic year.

This is a three-day-per-week position, working as part of a job share. We are looking for a teacher who will work closely with their job-share partner and the wider Year 3 and KS2 team to provide a happy, consistent and ambitious experience for our children.

At Bitterne, our vision is "Together we soar." We are a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary school where relationships matter, children are known as individuals and staff work together to continually improve what we offer.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is an enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child;
• is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive teaching;
• builds warm, positive relationships with children and creates a classroom where they feel safe, valued and ready to learn;
• has a strong understanding of effective teaching, assessment and adaptive practice;
• is reflective, open to professional development and keen to continually improve their practice;
• works well as part of a team and will communicate closely with their job-share partner to ensure consistency for pupils;
• is organised, reliable and willing to contribute positively to the wider life of our school; and
• shares our ambition for every child to achieve well and enjoy their learning.

What can we offer you?

You will be joining a friendly and supportive school team with a clear focus on improving outcomes for children.

We can offer:

• a welcoming school with a strong sense of community;
• enthusiastic children who are keen to learn;
• supportive Year 3 and KS2 team;
• a clear curriculum and established approaches to teaching and learning;
• supportive phase and senior leaders;
• opportunities for professional development, coaching and collaboration;
• a school that values staff expertise while maintaining high expectations for teaching and learning; and
• a positive and inclusive Christian ethos built around our values of Hope, Courage and Creativity.

We would be pleased to hear from you if you are excited by the opportunity to make a difference to our children.

Any other information:

Come and see us

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Bitterne CE Primary School. A visit is a great opportunity to meet us, see the school in action and get a feel for our children, staff and community.

Please contact Clare Horan (Business Manager) via email: [e-mail] / 02380 499494 to arrange a visit or informal conversation about the role.