Salary: MPS 1-6 Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 Start date: September 2026 Westdale Junior School is looking to appoint a class teacher to cover maternity leave for one year from September 2026 until 31 st August 2027. First-time visitors to Westdale Junior School are always impressed with our children’s excellent and welcoming behaviour and those that have spent any time here comment on the warm, friendly culture amongst our staff. This position offers a rare and exciting opportunity to join a committed and friendly team of professionals who expect to support and challenge each other to secure the very best for all of our children. We are looking for a person who: truly believes in our school motto: “Work hard - Be kind” - for pupils and staff alike has a proven track record of, or the desire to develop, consistently excellent classroom practice can naturally and confidently engage children of all backgrounds in achieving academic excellence genuinely wants to work to improve their own practice and that of their colleagues loves education and the rewards of working with children The teacher we appoint can expect to: be an equal member of a very forward-thinking staff team be supported through personalised coaching, opportunities for further study and the mentoring of undergraduate or postgraduate trainee teachers. teach outgoing, polite and motivated children be trained to be part of our exciting Innovative Learning Partnership where all teachers and children have 1-2-1 ipad devices to support learning and teaching work for a Trust that truly values wellbeing and in committed to managing workflow. Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment. Applications close at 9.00am on Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 18th May 2026. Application forms and further details are available from the school via www.westdalejuniors.co.uk and clicking the “vacancies” tab. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts in Nova Education Trust schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.