Teacher

Buckton Vale Primary - Victorious Academies Trust; Carrbrook; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckton Vale Primary School is seeking a dedicated teacher for maternity cover on a fixed-term, full-time basis. The post involves delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupils to achieve progress, and upholding the school’s inclusive ethos. Experience with the Primary National Curriculum and strong communication are essential, with safeguarding a priority.

Close Date: 21 October 2026, 12pm; Interview: 23 October 2026. Start date 11 January 2027.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and have experience teaching in a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Desirable: experience in upper Key Stage 2; SEND knowledge; use of assessment data.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons for pupils.
• Support children to make progress according to individual needs.
• Create a positive classroom environment with high expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and external agencies.
• Contribute to wider life of the school and uphold values.
• Maintain records of pupil progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

High expectations

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary School Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Buckton Vale Primary School

Contract: Fixed Term,

Maternity Cover Hours: Full Time

Salary: M1 M6 (dependent on experience)

Start Date: 11.01.2027

About the Role:

Buckton Vale Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, committed, and inspiring teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis. We are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring every child achieves their full potential and who can create a stimulating, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons that engage and motivate pupils.
• Support children to make excellent progress in line with their individual needs and abilities.
• Create a positive classroom environment that promotes high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support pupil achievement and wellbeing.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold the school's values and ethos.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and provide regular feedback to pupils and parents.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience of teaching in a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Experience in upper Key Stage 2.
• Knowledge of effective strategies to support pupils with SEND.
• Experience of using assessment data to improve outcomes.

Closing Date: 21.10.2026 12pm

Interview Date: 23.10.2026

For more details about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details about our Trust and our schools please see attached Trust Recruitment Pack.

If you have any queries regarding the role please contact the school.

Victorious Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have robust processes and procedures in place to reduce risk and to continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding across our workforce. This role involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process. All posts require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as well as an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These checks may be carried out by a thirdparty social media screening provider. All processing will be conducted in accordance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Supporting Documents

• Recruitment Privacy Policy
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• Trust Recruitment Information Pack 2026
• Teacher JD & PS