Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Bourton Meadow Academy, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7HX

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspiring Class Teacher to join the team at Bourton Meadow Academy on maternity cover.

This is a part-time position for 2 days per week, working as part of a supportive and collaborative year group team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality teaching and learning, creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment and supporting pupils to achieve their full potential.

You will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and appropriately challenging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.

• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment where children feel supported, valued and encouraged to succeed.

• Monitor, assess and record pupils’ progress and attainment, using this information to support and challenge their learning.

• Set high expectations for learning, behaviour and relationships, promoting a positive classroom culture.

• Work closely with colleagues, support staff and external professionals to ensure the needs of all pupils are met.

• Communicate positively with parents and carers and contribute to the wider life of the school.

• Contribute to the development of the curriculum and support the school’s vision, values and ethos.

• Take an active role in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team where collaboration, professional development and a commitment to providing the best possible experience for our children are highly valued.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about primary education and wants to make a positive difference to children’s learning and development.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bourton Meadow Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 571 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bourton Meadow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bourton-meadow-academy

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