Year 3 Teacher - Maternity Cover NEW

Wishford Schools; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and snacks provided

EV scheme with Octopus Energy

Cycle to work scheme

Shopping discounts

12% employer pension

Counselling scheme

On site parking

Personal accident at work cover

Career development within Wishford教育集团

Job summary

Hatherop Castle School in Cirencester is seeking an enthusiastic Year 3 teacher to join us on a fixed term maternity cover. The role is for a taught Year 3 class within a thriving co-educational day and boarding prep school and nursery, with involvement in games and co-curricular activities.

The successful candidate will be a confident classroom practitioner able to inspire ambition, foster a love of learning, and support pupils to develop independence and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Engaging teaching with high expectations.
• Ability to inspire a love of learning and independence.
• Mentoring and professional development access.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 within a thriving co-educational day and boarding prep school and nursery.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including games and co-curricular activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in mentoring and development opportunities.

Job description

# Year 3 Teacher - Maternity CoverEmployer: Hatherop Castle SchoolLocation: Cirencester, GloucestershireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: Maternity Cover-max 12 monthsSalary: TBCPosted: 5th November 2026Expires: 25th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: 1st March 2027Job ID: 1582837* Share :* PrintHatherop Castle School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented and committed Year 3 teacher to join our thriving school community on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to teach within a successful co-educational day and boarding prep school and nursery, set in the heart of the Cotswolds and part of the Wishford Education Group.We are looking for an outstanding classroom practitioner who inspires children through engaging teaching, high expectations and a genuine passion for learning. The successful candidate will share our belief that every child should be supported to be ambitious, develop a love of learning, grow in independence and fulfil their potential.The role would suit both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), who would benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment with access to mentoring and professional development.The successful candidate will be expected to contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including games, co-curricular activities and other aspects of school life.**Hours, Salary & Benefits:**Position: Fixed term maternity position. 40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.Additional Benefits:* Small class sizes (Max 18 pupils per class, average 15)* Lunch (during term time), snacks and hot drinks all provided as part of the role.* EV scheme with Octopus Energy* Cycle to work scheme & shopping discounts* 12% employer pension* Access to Group’s counselling scheme* On site parking* Personal accident at work cover* Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schoolsTo read the full job description, please see the candidate pack attached.### AttachmentsY3 Mat Teacher - Hatherop Castle\\_compressed### Safeguarding Statement:Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This will include checks with past employers, references, online searches, medical checks, overseas checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Wishford Education is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to religion, sex, age, disability, nationality or any other protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010.