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Class Teacher - Maternity Cover (Upper KS2)

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

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 (or before)

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (789)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, Permanent Contract (part time applications will be considered)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher Main Pay Scale M1-M6 (Outer London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a Maternity Cover contract. We anticipate that the postholder is returning in the Autumn term of 2027.

We are looking for a teacher to join our team 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, themselvesand 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

In return for your commitment to our school and the trust, we can offer you:

● happy children with a positive attitude to learning;

● hardworking, dedicated colleagues working in a positive, supportiveenvironment;

● supportive governors committed to the success of the school;

● an attractive learning environment in spacious, well maintained grounds;

● opportunities to be challenged and develop professionally.

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

Lumero 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.

LET Recruitment Pack - Teacher MAT Cover DWJS (January 2027 - or before).pdf - 442 KB (opens in new tab)

Lumero Teaching Staff Application Form 2026-2027.docx - 821 KB (opens in new tab)

About Darrick Wood Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Darrick Wood Junior School website
• Email address: HRPrimaries@lumero.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@lumero.org.

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