Class Teacher - Maternity Cover - St Botolph's Church of England Primary School

Job Introduction

Class Teacher – Maternity Cover

Salary: Teacher pay scale M1 – M6 depending on experience

Contract: Maternity Cover

Hours: Monday – Friday, 32.5 hours per week

Start Date: 22nd February 2027 until return of post holder (expected contract length 9 months)

Closing date: 20th October 2026 at 11am
Interviews: 22nd October 2026

St Botolph’s Church of England Primary school is seeking a dedicated and passionate Year 4 Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive school community on a maternity cover basis.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to providing an engaging, inclusive and high-quality learning experience for every child. The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, a positive approach to behaviour and a genuine passion for helping children to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an enthusiastic and committed teacher with high expectations of all pupils.
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and purposeful lessons.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Have a good understanding of the Year 4 curriculum and assessment requirements.
• Use assessment effectively to support and challenge pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Promote excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning in line with our values
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive year group and wider school team.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A hardworking and collaborative staff team.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn.
• Supportive parents and governors.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.

Application forms can be obtained by contacting the school office on (01529) 302698 or Email: [email protected]

In accordance with Ofsted requirements, all applicants must supply two references and provide full employment history and evidence to verify their eligibility to work in the UK. It is important to note that we are required to contact all previous employers that involved you working with young people and/or vulnerable adults in order to ascertain the reason for your leaving that employment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure and Barring Service check.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks undertaken in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education.”

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.