Class Teacher-Maternity Cover

Cotton End Forest School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3AG

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE) MPS

Class Teacher-Maternity Cover job summary

We are looking to recruit a Class Teacher on a fixed term contract for one year to cover a maternity leave.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher to join our happy, supportive staff team at Cotton End Forest School.

The successful candidate will:

• be an excellent classroom practitioner with both high expectations and experience of working with primary aged children
• be passionate about outstanding teaching and learning
• be truly committed to raising the level of achievement for all pupils
• be sensitive to the needs of individual learners
• be able to deliver high quality learning opportunities
• be able to ensure high standards of classroom management and organisation
• have the ability to deal positively with children, parents and staff
• adhere to and support whole school policies and practices
• be able to work effectively as part of a team
• be committed to the safety and well-being of all pupils
• contribute to raising standards and believe every child should have the opportunity to achieve their very best
  

In return we can offer:

• A fantastic Forest School environment
• The opportunity to work with an enthusiastic and supportive team
• A caring and welcoming atmosphere
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated children
• Supportive and dedicated staff, parents and governors
• Opportunities for future professional development

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Cotton End Forest School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 389 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cotton End Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cotton-end-forest-school

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