KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

ASCAT; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St Albert the Great Catholic Primary School in Hemel Hempstead invites applications for a KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover). The post is full-time, temporary, starting February 2027 for up to a year, with a TMS pay scale M1–M6 depending on experience.

The successful applicant will join a friendly school team, support high standards of pupil behaviour, and nurture children's potential within a Catholic ethos. Visits to the school are welcome; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• KS2 teaching capability with commitment to high standards.
• Be imaginative, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• High expectations of pupil behaviour.
• Nurture and encourage children to fulfil their potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS2 class on a maternity cover basis.
• Plan lessons, assess progress and report to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain a supportive learning environment.

Skills

KS2 teaching

Enthusiastic

High expectations of pupil behaviour

Team player

Education

QTS / ECT eligible

Job description

# KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)Employer: St Albert the Great Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Hemel Hempstead, HertfordshireContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeContract Length: Maternity cover until Feb 2028Salary: M1 - M6 (£34,398 - £46,839 per annum)Posted: 8th September 2026Expires: 30th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: 22nd February 2027Job ID: 1572677Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates* Share :* PrintSt Albert the Great Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic KS2 Class Teacher to join our friendly school team as maternity cover, starting in February 2027 for a period of up to a year.St Albert the Great Catholic Primary School is situated in Dacorum Borough of South-West Hertfordshire, in a modern, accessible building with extensive outdoor facilities, including a MUGA and woodland area which provides Forest School learning. The school is led by an Executive Senior Team, who also have responsibility for St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Berkhamsted, and both schools work closely together under their leadership.St Albert the Great is part of the St. Mark’s hub of All Saints Catholic Academy Trust, joining an established family of Catholic schools who provide mutual support and healthy challenge, working collaboratively to continually provide an “Outstanding Catholic Education for All”Working Hours: Full time (FTE 1.0)Teachers Pay Scale: M1 - M6, dependent on experienceWe would like you to have the following qualities:- Be imaginative, enthusiastic and hardworking- Have high expectations of pupil behaviour- Nurture and encourage children to fulfil their potential.- Thrive as part of a friendly and dedicated team.In return we can offer:-- A stimulating working environment which values everyone.- Happy and well-behaved children.- Friendly and supportive staff.Visits to St Albert the Great Catholic Primary School are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange this.### AttachmentsASCAT BrochureCSI Report 2023Notes to ApplicantsOfsted Report 2023St Albert the Great - KS2 Class Teacher - Job DescriptionSt Albert the Great - KS2 Class Teacher - Person Specification### Safeguarding Statement:All Saints Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, at least two satisfactory references must be provided, and any other safeguarding checks that are required at the time of appointment will be applied to the pre-employment process. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to safeguarding checks being met successfully. The Trust reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment should it deem pre-employment checks as unsatisfactory.Following the shortlisting stage, and prior to making a final decision, the Trust/School will collect and process information publicly available about you by conducting a brief online search using an internet search engine. We do this to ensure that the school acts in accordance with its obligations set out in the latest version of KCSiE.By signing the application form I understand that I am giving my consent for the Trust/School to carry out an online search if I am shortlisted for this post. The search would be part of the Trust/School's due diligence in line with the latest KCSIE guidance and would be limited to identifying any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. I understand that the Trust/School might want to explore any such incidents or issues with me at interview.