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Class Teacher (fixed term contract/full time/maternity cover)
The Greville Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly effective full time teacher on a fixed term maternity cover contract (1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027). As a large primary school, two forms of entry at KS1 and four forms of entry at KS2, there is the potential for future opportunities to arise for permanent or additional fixed term contracts. We would welcome both ECTs and experienced teachers to apply.
You will need to be someone who is passionate about teaching and working alongside our children. The successful applicant would join the ‘Greville family’ to work in a successful and supportive primary school.
Our 2025 Ofsted report noted:
'The school is a happy place to be, and pupils conduct themselves extremely well. Pupils love attending and are eager to learn.'
'The school prioritises staff development and collaboration. This has led to staff consistently delivering the curriculum expertly. Lesson activities enthuse and deepen pupils’ understanding.'
'Pupils’ personal development is exceptional. The school provides extremely strong welfare and pastoral support steered by the school’s values.'
We have great facilities, resources and school grounds and working in large year group team, helps reduce workload and gives teachers the opportunity to work, learn and plan with experienced and supportive colleagues.
We offer:
• A friendly, energetic and happy team who will welcome and support new teachers
• Well behaved and enthusiastic learners
• Shared PPA time with your Year Group Team
• Generous release time - ECTs benefit from working with a supportive mentor.
• High quality CPD and induction, including a well-developed and supportive ECT programme
• Support to develop highly effective teaching practice
• The chance to work with a variety of staff in different roles
• The opportunity to develop your career in a school which grows its own leaders
• Fantastic grounds with an all-weather sports pitch
• Opportunities to lead extra-curriculum activities
• Learning Assistant support in the classroom
• Laptops for teachers
• Employee Assistance Programme
You should:
• Show drive and passion towards teaching- being self reflective
• Have an ability to make the curriculum engaging
• Have a sense of fun and be willing to become part of our staff team
• Show initiative and be able to work and communicate effectively with staff, parents and pupils
We encourage you to check out our social media – we are on Instagram.
If you would like to find out more about our school and the role, please contact Kylie Daniels, School Secretary, to book a date and time to visit. We would be delighted to show you how we inspire, nurture and motivate our pupils to achieve. Visits are strongly recommended.
Closing date: Tuesday 9th June 2026 9.00am
We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and may withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a particularly strong candidate. We would therefore recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
Please also be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/ interviews have taken place.
An Enhanced DBS check and a social media profile online search will be sought as part of the employment screening process for the successful candidate.
Please refer to our recruitment privacy notice for information on the data we collect as part of our recruitment and selection process.
Safeguarding Statement
The Greville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. An Enhanced DBS check will be sought from the successful candidate.