Class teacher maternity cover

Overview

Job Title: Class Teacher Maternity Cover

School Name: Whitnash Primary School

Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover

We are looking for a teacher to join our thriving and expanding school. The Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated, committed, skilled, and enthusiastic teacher. We are seeking a Year 1 teacher, a maternity cover post, who is passionate about providing high-quality and stimulating learning that engages children. ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcomed. There is an opportunity to lead on a key subject area where experience allows.

Responsibilities

• Able to display high-quality, effective classroom practice;
• Able to build strong relationships with our pupils;
• Able to enthuse and inspire our children to reach high levels of achievement;
• Able to make a significant contribution to this thriving school;
• Able to work collaboratively and be involved in the full life of the school;
• Able to cater effectively to the needs of all pupils and have a good understanding of children's social and emotional needs, as well as their academic ones.
• Be able to operate with unconditional positive regard for children and colleagues at all times.

Benefits

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated children with supportive parents;
• Friendly and supportive staff and governors;
• The opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking school.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to Safeguarding Children. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments. Any offer of employment for the above post will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment procedures, including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and willingness to demonstrate commitment to our school standards, vision, and values.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

An online search will also be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this at the interview.

Visit Information

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Applicants should contact Whitnash Primary School on 01926 426773 or to arrange a visit by emailing the school.

How to Apply

Please send your completed application form to: hall.j3@welearn365.com

Dates

Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Interviews: Monday 10th November 2025