Teacher Y2

Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School; North Leigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Westleigh St Paul’s CofE Primary School in North Leigh, United Kingdom, is seeking a Year 2 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave from January to July 2027. The role is a fixed-term, full-time position offering MPS/UPS depending on experience.

The successful applicant will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a solid understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, and a commitment to inclusive teaching. You will work within a supportive team and contribute to wider school life.

Qualifications

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high expectations for all pupils.
• Has a secure understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
• Has strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and committed to their own professional development.
• Works well as part of a team and is willing to contribute to school life beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Cover maternity leave from January to July 2027 in Year 2.
• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to ensure pupils make progress.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and participate in team initiatives.

Skills

QTS

Strong behaviour management

Team player

Inclusive learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

January - July 2027 (Fixed Term Contract)

Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)Start Date: January 2027Closing Date: 11th November 2026Interviews: 25th November 2026

Join Our Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and highlymotivated teacher to join our friendly and supportive school community as a Year2 Class Teacher to cover a maternity leave from January to July 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionatepractitioner who is committed to ensuring that every child achieves their fullpotential. We are looking for someone who can provide high-quality teaching,inspire a love of learning and contribute positively to the wider life of theschool.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• HasQualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Demonstratesexcellent classroom practice and high expectations for all pupils.
• Hasa secure understanding of the Key Stage 1 curriculum and assessmentrequirements.
• Iscommitted to providing an inclusive learning environment where every childcan thrive.
• Hasstrong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positiverelationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Isreflective, enthusiastic and committed to their own professionaldevelopment.
• Workswell as part of a team and is willing to contribute to school life beyondthe classroom.