Furze Platt Junior School - KS2 Teacher

Optalis; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Furze Platt Junior School in Maidenhead seeks an excellent KS2 practitioner to join as a maternity cover teacher, starting January 2027. You will work within a supportive team in a vibrant federation, delivering high-quality, creative education and helping pupils reach their potential.

The school offers strong collegial support, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on wellbeing for staff and students as part of its ethos.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with KS2 experience preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality, creative education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and governors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging KS2 lessons aligned to curriculum.
• Assess pupil progress and maintain records.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise attainment and wellbeing.

Skills

Passion for learning

Team player

Creative teaching

Adaptability

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Interactive whiteboards

Job description

Job profile for Furze Platt Junior School - KS2 Teacher

Furze Platt Junior School - KS2 Teacher

Maidenhead 09/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Basis Full time Package Maternity Cover Full time (Part time considered) Starting January 2027 Job category/type Schools Date posted 16/10/2026 Job reference REQ02722

Job description

The Senior Leadership Team and Governors wish to appoint an excellent KS2 practitioner to join Furze Platt Junior School, part of Furze Platt Primary Federation, as a maternity cover teacher. At Furze Platt Junior School, we strive to provide an environment that encourages and celebrates a passion for learning.

If you are someone who:

• Is passionate about enabling high quality, enjoyable, creative education
• Is committed to help all pupils reach their true potential
• Enjoys working in and contributing to a team of like-minded individuals
• Is open to new ideas and enjoys learning themselves
• Is dynamic and enthusiastic

We will offer you:

• Constant support from your colleagues, the leadership team and the Governors
• A team of friendly, passionate and supportive staff
• Inquisitive, creative and hard-working children
• Opportunities for you to grow and develop as a teacher
• An environment where all children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally
• A school where wellbeing is not only a key value of our school but is at the heart of our ethos and practice, for both staff and children

The contract will end at the end of the member of staff's maternity August 2027

Closing Date for receipt of applications: 12pm, Monday 9 November 2026.

Interview: Week commencing 16 November 2026

Furze Platt Junior School
Oaken Grove,
Maidenhead,
Berks,
SL6 6HQ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.furzeplattjuniorschool.co.uk