Year 5 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) – Part-Time, 2.5 Days

Bonnygate Primary School; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Week October Half-Term

National Pension Scheme

Excellent CPD opportunities

Career progression within the Trust

Job summary

Bonnygate Primary School in South Ockendon is seeking a Class Teacher for maternity cover. The role is 60% FTE (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 2.5 days per week as part of a job-share arrangement with a Year 5 class for this academic year.

The post is on the Teachers Main Scale (1–6) with a salary range of £34,398–£46,839 FTE per annum, with actual salary around £20,639–£28,103 at 60% FTE. Start date is 7 December 2026 and is fixed until 31 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an effective practitioner or ECT.
• Ability to engage Year 5 learners and raise outcomes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils to ensure engagement in learning activities.
• Promoting inclusion and acceptance of all students in the classroom.
• Setting high conduct standards and fostering positive pupil behaviour.
• Managing health, safety, welfare and safeguarding in emergencies.
• Establishing positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Classroom management

Calm under pressure

Welfare focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified teacher status

ECT

Job description

Bonnygate Primary School in South Ockendon is seeking a Class Teacher for maternity cover. The role is 60% FTE (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday), 2.5 days per week as part of a job-share arrangement with a Year 5 class for this academic year.

The post is on the Teachers Main Scale (1–6) with a salary range of £34,398–£46,839 FTE per annum, with actual salary around £20,639–£28,103 at 60% FTE. Start date is 7 December 2026 and is fixed until 31 August 2027.