Year 1 Class Teacher - Inspiring Maternity Cover

Barley Hill Primary School; Thame; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barley Hill Primary School is seeking a reflective Year 1 class teacher for a maternity cover starting in January 2027. The role requires delivering engaging lessons, promoting high standards and inclusion, and working as part of a professional, values-driven team.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff and governors, with flexible working days possible (Mon-Tue or Thu-Fri) and 10% PPA on a non-working day, under a fixed-term contract until August 2027. MPS scale M1–M6.

Qualifications

• An excellent class teacher with successful experience of teaching who loves working with children and inspires them to achieve high standards.
• A great team player who can collaborate with others and contribute to school ethos and improvement activities.
• Ambitious and prepared to invest time in professional development to become an outstanding teacher.
• Able to make a significant contribution to the wider life of our School.
• An outstanding, enthusiastic, forward thinking teacher.
• Have high expectations for all pupils to reach their full potential.
• Be committed to high standards of teaching, learning and classroom management; are innovative and creative in delivering outstanding lessons.
• Able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality lessons in Year 1 that engage and challenge all learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school improvement and curriculum development.
• Contribute to the wider life of Barley Hill Primary School and its community.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Team player

Professional development

Inclusion

Innovation

Job description

Barley Hill Primary School is seeking a reflective Year 1 class teacher for a maternity cover starting in January 2027. The role requires delivering engaging lessons, promoting high standards and inclusion, and working as part of a professional, values-driven team.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated staff and governors, with flexible working days possible (Mon-Tue or Thu-Fri) and 10% PPA on a non-working day, under a fixed-term contract until August 2027. MPS scale M1–M6.