KS2 Teacher (maternity cover) - Gateway School

Buckinghamshire Council; Great Missenden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent educational institution in England seeks a dedicated KS2 Teacher for maternity cover starting January 2026. The successful candidate will engage Year 6 students and teach English in Upper Prep. The position promises competitive pay and professional development opportunities. Knowledge of the 11+ syllabus is desirable.

Qualifications

• Candidates must declare all unspent and spent convictions as required.
• Experience in teaching English to upper prep school students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 6 students and create engaging lessons.
• Cover for the Form Tutor role for a minimum of two terms.
• Specialist teaching for Upper Prep school pupils.

Skills

Passion for English

Ability to teach engaging lessons

Knowledge of the 11+ syllabus

Education

Educated to degree level

Job description

KS2 Teacher (maternity cover) - Gateway School

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and dynamic KS2 Teacher, with potential for additional responsibilities, to join our friendly team from January 2026 on a maternity cover.

Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience.

Contract: Fixed term to cover Maternity cover

Hours: Full time

Interviews: will be held shortly afterwards. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Gateway School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

About us

Gateway School is a thriving, vibrant and nurturing independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills in the village of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Ages: 2–11 Pupils on roll: Approx. 250 Small class sizes ensuring every child is known and supported Broad and creative curriculum Specialist teaching ISI Rated: Excellent in all areas Part of the Bellevue Education Group – offering high-quality professional development, shared expertise, and a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence in education. – offering global collaboration and rich CPD opportunities.

We are looking for an energetic teacher to cover a Year 6 Form Tutor role for a minimum of two terms. The position will also include English specialist teaching to pupils in Upper Prep school (years 5 and 6). Our children are in ability sets for English and Mathematics, and the successful candidate will have the subject knowledge and confidence to teach engaging and challenging lessons so that their pupils make the greatest possible progress. Knowledge of the 11+ syllabus, and preparation process would be desirable. Class teachers all benefit from small classes and a generous non-contact allowance. PE, Music, Art and Modern Foreign Languages are all taught by specialist staff.

About you

Educated to degree level with a passion for English.

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.