Class teacher - fixed term 1 year maternity cover

Dedworth Green First School, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5PE

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (FTE)

Class teacher - fixed term 1 year maternity cover job summary

This role is suitable for an enthusiastic teacher with experience or interest in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, who is dedicated to providing high-quality teaching and learning within a supportive and welcoming school community. We are looking for someone who is child-centred, reflective, and ready to make a positive contribution to our vibrant first school. To teach pupils within year 1 - 4, with responsibility for teaching one year group. To carry out other such duties that are reasonably assigned by the Headteacher or line manager or within the National Teaching Standards.

Dedworth Green First School is on the western edge of Windsor and was built in 1952 to serve new housing being built in the area. We currently have around 170 children on roll and a staff team of 30 adults. Our main aim is to provide high quality teaching and learning and to improve the enjoyment and education of all the children in our care so that they can fulfil their potential and REACH for the stars.

Our friendly staff team is clearly committed to providing a secure and happy environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. This is built on the strong relationships fostered by all members of the school community. Our children are highly motivated, well behaved and truly delightful to teach!

We are part of the Windsor Learning Partnership which includes Windsor Girls’ School, The Windsor Boys’ School, Dedworth Middle School, Clewer Green C of E First School and Oakfield First School, in the heart of The Royal Borough. We can offer:

A school with a real sense of community

professional, supportive and dedicated colleagues

the opportunity to work across the Windsor Learning Partnership

supportive leadership

I thoroughly recommend a visit to the school to see DGFS in action and look forward to meeting you then.

Mark Mackie

Headteacher

Applications will be welcomed from anyone who wants to make their mark by joining a dynamic and successful team and who would relish this opportunity to support colleagues and students in a vibrant, expanding, learning community.

Applications will only be accepted via our website. Please read the person specification before applying.

Applications will be considered on receipt.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Windsor Learning Partnership is committed to the safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Dedworth Green First School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dedworth Green First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dedworth-green-first-school-windsor

In the heart of The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Dedworth Green First School has a strong reputation for being a community school with happy, successful pupils and a proven track record for high quality professional development.

At Dedworth Green First School we work in an environment where opportunities are limitless, the children are supported, and outcomes always consider the whole child. We continue to aim for the highest of standards and provide a friendly and hardworking team. We are a fully inclusive first school with nursery with one form entry. Pupils leave us after year 4 to move on to middle school.

We are part of the Windsor Learning Partnership which includes Windsor Girls’ School, The Windsor Boys’ School, Clewer Green C of E First School, Oakfield First School and Dedworth Middle School. The successful applicant in this role will have the opportunity to work and liaise with staff across the Trust.

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