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Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Darrick Wood Junior School, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER

8 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 February 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time - Monday to Friday onsite
• Contract type: Fixed term - For the duration of the MAT Leave - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Main Pay Scale M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has current experience of working successfully in a primary/KS2 setting

• Is able to motivate and inspire pupils and colleagues alike

• Aspires to high standards and maintains high expectations of pupils, themselves and their colleagues

• Is committed to getting the very best out of every child

• Is able to work effectively as part of a team

• Can think with a growth mindset

• Demonstrates strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

What the school offers its staff

Darrick Wood Junior School is a large three-form entry junior school on the outskirts of the London Borough of Bromley. We are looking to strengthen our teaching team with the addition of a proven classroom practitioner who is passionate about learning and committed to making every school day count.

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

Inicio Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment for post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

IET Class Teacher JD_PS Primary Schools.pdf - 105 KB (opens in new tab)

IET - Class Teacher Advert DWJS MAT Cover 2026.pdf - 188 KB (opens in new tab)

About Darrick Wood Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 377 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Darrick Wood Junior School website
• Email address: HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org
• Phone number: 01689487086
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darrick-wood-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Darrick Wood Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HRPrimaries@iniciotrust.org.

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