Class Teacher - KS2 Maternity Cover

Holly Spring Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2SW

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 November 2025

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until July 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teachers Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This maternity cover role offers the chance to join a passionate team who are united by a shared commitment to making a positive difference in children’s lives. At Holly Spring, you'll be part of a friendly and caring community of staff who support one another and take pride in helping every child succeed.

Fixed term role from November 2025 to July 2026 – maternity cover opportunity – year 5.

We are looking for someone who will bring our values to life in the classroom:

Ignite a love for learning;

Motivate to achieve;

Accept everyone;

Grow greatness;

Instil independence;

Nurture;

Enjoy.

What the school offers its staff

Holly Spring Primary Schoolis a large, welcoming school in the Bullbrook area of Bracknell. We’re proud to offer a well-resourced and spacious environment, including large modern classrooms, extensive outdoor grounds, a dedicated forest school area, and a sensory garden – all designed to enrich our pupils' educational experience.

We can offer you:

• a passionate and dedicated staff team
• PPA with your year group
• research informed practice and ongoing CPD
• a comprehensive curriculum in place
• a good handover from the current class teacher
• a strong support for SEND and SEMH
• forest learning as part of the curriculum

We encourage you to come and see our school in action – we’re confident you’ll love what you see!

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holly Spring Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 613 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holly Spring Primary School website
• Email address: l.baker@hsprimary.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holly-spring-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Holly Spring Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.baker@hsprimary.uk.

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