KS1 Maternity Cover Teacher

KS1 Teacher - Year 1&2 class teacher

Full time

Maternity cover position linked to the absence of the substantive postholder

Salary to be paid on the Main Scale

January 2027

 Are you a highly skilled KS1 class teacher looking for a class teaching role in our well-respected, rural Church of England Aided Primary School?  

 We are looking for someone who:

• is a dynamic practitioner, with good communication skills and high expectations for all

• is positive, solution focussed and thrives when working as part of a team

• is passionate about delivering high quality learning experiences for all pupils at this important stage of their development

• is highly motivated and keen to contribute to our school community

• develops excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

• has high expectations of behaviour whilst also subscribing to a therapeutic approach to nurture and support pupils

• has a good knowledge of the KS1 curriculum

 We can offer:

• articulate and enthusiastic pupils

• a tailored range of professional development opportunities - for example, as a teaching staff we recently completed an NPQ together

• coaching opportunities

• an attractive learning environment

• a supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated

• a friendly school community with a distinctive ethos and shared values

• An opportunity to make a difference to children’s learning and development

• A supportive work environment based on our values of trust, friendship, peace, creativity and love

• A school that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work

• Inclusive policies and practices

• Free on-site parking

• A company pension

• Sick pay

 If you are an excellent teacher with a passion for learning please contact Miss Laura Whetlor, our School Secretary, on 01223 207382 or email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk  to arrange a visit and receive an application pack. Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed.  

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 12^th October 2026.

Interview date: from 14^th October.