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Class Teacher - Fixed Term

Grendon Underwood School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0SP

This job expired on 6 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - To be agreed - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role:

We are looking to recruit a 1fte Class Teacher from June 2026 on a fixed term basis to cover maternity.

We can offer a personable and supportive team ethos and enthusiastic children who have highly positive attitudes to learning,

• A positive and thriving school environment which enables our pupils to achieve more.
• A dedicated, supportive staff committed to improving standards.
• A commitment to CPD, enabling you to grow as a professional and supported by ‘Growing Great Teachers’.
• Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities in a large spacious setting.
• Supportive parents and governors.

About you:

Do you have a true passion and high expectations of teaching to develop, inspire and enthuse both curious and resilient learners?

Have excellent communication skills, be well- organised and able to work effectively - both independently and as part of an enthusiastic and nurturing team.

Are you committed to developing self-confident learners and do you want to be part of our collaborative approach to school improvement?

What we are looking for:

• An outstanding practitioner who leads by example, with the ability to listen and self-reflect
• A commitment to high quality, best practice teaching and learning
• A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• A committed team player who understands the importance of strong working relationships
• An outstanding communicator with all stakeholders
• A highly organised teacher, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines
• A resilient and proactive teacher with strong behaviour management skills, who can confidently support children with a range of needs

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities

A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Grendon Underwood School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grendon Underwood School website
• Email address: recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grendon-underwood-school

Arranging a visit to Grendon Underwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk.

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