KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job role

• Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full time, 8.30-3.30, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Skills and personal attributes:

(Personal competencies, qualities, attitude and behaviours that will allow you to perform effectively in the role, ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people)

Essential for this role:

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults

• Passionate approach to teaching and learning

• Commitment to the ethos and values of Stoke Park Primary School

You are likely to have:

• An ability to form positive, caring relationships with pupils

• An ability to plan and prepare effectively

• An ability to prioritise and manage time and workload

• An ability to work as part of a team

• An ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, including parents and colleagues

• High level ICT skills

• A desire to provide the best possible education to all learners

• An ability to enthuse and motivate others

• A positive approach to change

• A strong commitment to personal development

You may have:

• Ability to lead and develop primary curriculum

• Experience of deployment of other adults

Knowledge and qualifications:

(Professional, technical or academic qualifications that you have achieved relevant to this role)

Essential for this role:

• Educated to honours degree or above

• Qualified Teacher Status

• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum

You are likely to have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Primary Curriculum

• Knowledge and understanding of statutory assessment requirements and arrangements

• Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection legislation and guidance

You may have:

• Knowledge and understanding of current research into effective learning strategies, educational trends and issues

• Willingness to take on subject leadership of a curriculum area if required

Experience:

(Please draw upon experience and achievements gained through paid employment, voluntary work or personal life experience relevant to this role)

You are likely to have:

• Evidence of relevant professional development

You may have:

• Teaching experience across the primary age range

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• Continuing Professional and Leadership development

• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas

• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers

• Free onsite parking

• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies

• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding statement: Stoke Park 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. All posts at Amplify Education Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of the interview process.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Amplify SPPS Job Description and Person Specification - KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) Oct 26.docx.pdf - 182 KB (opens in new tab)Amplify Education Recruitment Pack March 2026 (1).pdf - 750 KB (opens in new tab)