KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Stmarysprimaryportbury; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Bristol seeks an enthusiastic KS2 class teacher on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave until November 2025. This part-time role emphasizes creating a safe and supportive learning environment while contributing to the vibrant school community.

Benefits

Access to wellbeing support

24-hour confidential helpline and counselling

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discount retail platform

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and creative KS2 class teacher required.
• Shared values with the school and high expectations for students.
• Ability to contribute to the school community and support children's development.

Responsibilities

• Cover maternity leave as a KS2 class teacher.
• Ensure all pupils make excellent progress.
• Create a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Passion for teaching

High expectations

Ability to create a safe environment

Commitment to pupil progress

Team collaboration

Job description

Contract: Fixed Term until 4 November 2025 (or until the return of the postholder)

Hours: Part Time, 13 hours per week, Thursday & Friday

Start Date: 1 September 2025

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative KS2 class teacher to join our fantastic school. This a fixed term position to cover a period of maternity leave and will last until 4 November 2025 or until the return of the postholder.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• have a passion for teaching and professional learning.
• have high expectations and lead by example.
• share the school’s values and principles.
• create an environment in which our children feel safe, valued, happy and respected.
• work to ensure that all pupils make excellent progress.
• contribute fully to the life of the school.

Our School

St Mary’s CE Primary School is a small and friendly village school and part of a family of schools operated under the leadership of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership. The Trust currently comprises 30 Schools.

St. Mary's are very lucky to have a light and attractive school building and lovely grounds. The outside space includes two playgrounds, a large flat field with an outdoor classroom, willow structures, an activity trail and a hidden gem of a conservation area with a pond.

We encourage you to browse our website by clicking here to obtain more information about St. Mary's CE Primary School.

We can offer you:

• A fabulous working environment with an opportunity to contribute towards excellent outcomes for children and young people.
• An experienced, supportive staff team with a wide range of skills
• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter
• Access to wellbeing support
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Please contact the school office if you would like any further information or to arrange a visit.

Interested parties are warmly invited to submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply online’ button to be re-directed to our online eRecruitment portal.

In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – St Mary's CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.