Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Aylesbury seeks a dedicated Class Teacher to cover maternity leave. The position offers an opportunity to provide an all-round high-quality education in an inclusive, Christian community. The role begins after the October half-term in 2025 and is fixed until August 2026, focusing on the well-being and educational growth of every child.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience in delivering quality education is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to students.
• Create an inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in school events and activities.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom Management

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School

Location: Aylesbury

Salary Type: MPS/UPS

Salary details: Main or Upper Pay Scale depending on skills and experience

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full Time

Interviews to be held: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be offered before the closing date so early submissions are advised.

About us

Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School is a new school at the heart of the Buckingham Park development just North of Aylesbury town centre. It is our mission is to provide the highest quality all round education, for each and every child, in partnership with parents, within the context of a Christian community. Above all, we want to be a great local school for local families.

The school is inclusive to all and provides a high quality, broad and balanced curriculum, which is appropriate for children of all abilities, irrespective of their ethnicity, social background or faith. Our admission policy reflects this by prioritising local children.

www.buckinghampark.org

We have a Class Teacher vacancy beginning after the October half-term break in 2025, on a maternity contract fixed until 31st August 2026, or upon the return of the previous post-holder. The start date will be after this holiday period, on Monday 3rd November 2025. There may be the option of extending into the next academic year depending on the circumstances. We do want to appoint outstanding teachers who will do everything they can for the children of Buckingham Park School.

About you

A full person specification can be found in the attached information pack.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

At Buckingham Park CE Primary School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.