Class Teacher - Warwick Road Primary School

Kirklees Council; Batley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick Road Primary School in Batley is seeking an enthusiastic Year 2 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from 4 January 2027 for two terms, with a possible extension. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, including early reading, phonics and writing, plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and work with colleagues, support staff and parents.

ECTs welcome; DBS checks and safeguarding are required; tours on Wednesday 11 November 2:30 pm and

Qualifications

• Plans and teaches engaging lessons meeting pupils’ different needs.
• Creates a calm, positive classroom where children feel supported.
• Uses assessment to identify gaps and move learning forward.
• Works well with colleagues, support staff and parents.
• Contributes to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Year 2 lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Assess, monitor and report progress to the year group and parents.
• Collaborate with the maternity cover and school staff.
• Contribute to school events and maintain safeguarding standards.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Assessment literacy

Team collaboration

Phonics knowledge

KS1 curriculum

Job description

Year 2 Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

Fixed term for two terms, with the possibility of an extension.

Start date:

4 January 2027
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our team and teach one of our Year 2 classes during a period of maternity leave.

We want someone who has high expectations, builds positive relationships and is committed to helping every child succeed. A good understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, including early reading, phonics and writing, is essential.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Plans and teaches engaging lessons that meet pupils’ different needs.
• Creates a calm, positive classroom where children feel supported and ready to learn.
• Uses assessment carefully to identify gaps and move learning forward.
• Works well with colleagues, support staff and parents.
• Contributes to the wider life of the school.

We can offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong sense of community.
• Supportive colleagues and opportunities to develop your teaching.
• A parallel Year 2 teacher to work alongside.
• A school committed to inclusion and high expectations for all pupils.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

Please note that we are unable to offer statutory ECT induction as part of this post, so the appointment would not count towards your two-year induction period. However, it would provide valuable classroom experience and support to help prepare you for a future ECT induction post.

The appointment is initially for two terms and may be extended, depending on the duration of the maternity leave.

Visiting Warwick Road Primary School prior to application is considered an essential first step and tours are arranged for:-

Wednesday 11 November at 2.30 pm and

Thursday 12 November at 3.30 pm

Warwick Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date:

18 November 2026 9.00 am