Class Teacher - KS2 Maternity Cover

Fox Hill Primary School, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7JZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, innovative, and enthusiastic class teacher to join our thriving school.

The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed, delivering innovative and exciting teaching and learning. We are looking for teachers who are positive and caring, as well as those who are driven to make a real difference to the lives of the children they teach.

Do you:

• Have a vision and passion for delivering a curriculum that inspires learners?
• Teach with enthusiasm, energy, and positivity?
• Have a kind and nurturing approach?
• Aim to be a reflective practitioner who is keen to grow and develop their pedagogy?
• Have high expectations for both yourself and the children with an understanding of educating the whole child through a creative and challenging curriculum?
• Possess the organisational and leadership qualities to drive change and improvement?
• Have high levels of empathy, knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how to support all children's individual needs?
• Have the desire to inspire, motivate and make a real difference and hold the belief that all children can achieve their full potential?

We warmly welcome you for a tour of the school, as we pride ourselves on our friendly, nurturing school environment. Come and meet our committed team, wonderful children and two pygmy goats, Biba and Zara!

Alternatively, please visit our school website and social media pages.

What the school offers its staff

At Fox Hill Primary School, our decisions, behaviours and actions are values-driven. Our school values are at the core of everything we do and underpin our curriculum and approach.

Fox Hill Primary School is a friendly, inclusive, and welcoming one-form entry school in Easthampstead. We are an ambitious school where children are excited and challenged to achieve their full potential. We encourage the children to develop their curiosity and self-belief, to enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements. The children who attend Fox Hill work hard and challenge themselves to do their best in all that they do.

We can offer:

• A fantastic team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff, leadership and Governors
• Enthusiastic children who are kind, curious and keen to learn
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
• A school that is committed to high-quality CPD (Continued Professional Development)
• A commitment to positive work/life balance
• Excellent outdoor space and facilities for all learners, including the Fox Hill Farm.

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 Fox Hill Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fox Hill Primary School website
• Email address: secretary@foxhillschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fox-hill-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Fox Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email secretary@foxhillschool.co.uk.

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