Class Teacher – Maternity Cover (1 Year Fixed Term)
Muskham Primary School, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6HD14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time - 32.5 hours
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year Fixed - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Is committed to inclusive practice and high-quality teaching for all pupils
- Has high expectations of behaviour, learning and achievement
- Can build positive, nurturing relationships with pupils
- Is reflective, open to professional development and committed to keeping up to date with current educational thinking
- Works effectively as part of a close and supportive team
What the school offers its staff
Muskham Primary School is a small, friendly and thriving primary school set in the heart of the village of North Muskham, near Newark. We are proud to be a caring and inclusive learning community, where children develop a life‑long love of learning through first-hand, fun and meaningful experiences.
At Muskham, children and adults are valued for their individuality. Our curriculum promotes a positive mindset, encouraging pupils to “have a go” and view mistakes as an important part of learning. Our core Enablers – empathy, questioning, perseverance, independence, creativity and optimism – are woven throughout school life and underpin everything we do.
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 class teacher to provide maternity cover on a one-year fixed-term contract. This post is suitable for both experienced teachers and ECTs.
We can offer you:
- A welcoming, supportive and caring school community
- Happy, enthusiastic and motivated children
- A school that places strong emphasis on wellbeing
- Opportunities for professional development within a supportive structure
- A creative and engaging approach to teaching and learning
- Committed governors and strong relationships with families and the wider community
Muskham Primary School is part of the Aspire Multi Academy Trust, offering wider collaboration and professional support while retaining the strong identity of our village school.
Flexible working opportunities
Remote working for planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time.
Further information about the job
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
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Muskham Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 209 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Muskham Primary School website
- Email address
- office@muskham.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01636 702254
Muskham Primary School is a small, friendly and thriving primary school set in the heart of the village of North Muskham, near Newark. We are proud to be a caring and inclusive learning community, where children develop a life‑long love of learning through first-hand, fun and meaningful experiences.
At Muskham, children and adults are valued for their individuality. Our curriculum promotes a positive mindset, encouraging pupils to “have a go” and view mistakes as an important part of learning. Our core Enablers – empathy, questioning, perseverance, independence, creativity and optimism – are woven throughout school life and underpin everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Muskham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@muskham.notts.sch.uk.
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