Key Stage One class teacher Maternity leave
Orchard Community Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QUThis job expired on 19 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
28 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 11 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will:
- be an excellent teacher with a passion for learning and a proven ability to secure good pupil progress in either Year 1 or Year 2
- be an enthusiastic, committed and passionate individual, able to motivate and inspire young people and colleagues
- have the confidence to ensure the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour
- be an individual with a positive 'can do' approach, willing to use initiative, imagination and creativity
- be a pro-active team member committed to leading extra-curricular activities and enrichment events in order to go the ‘extra mile’
- be an effective organiser with good interpersonal skills
- engage effectively with parents/carers and outside agencies
- be committed to working in partnership with children and their parents to ensure the best possible outcomes for each individual child
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- Well-behaved, happy children who are eager and willing to learn
- An attractive, well-maintained working environment with excellent facilities and resources
- The opportunity to become part of a hardworking and nurturing staff who are committed to providing the best education for the children in their care
- An imaginative and creative approach to the curriculum, layered with excellent enrichment opportunities to bring learning to life
- A genuine commitment to continuing professional development and career progression within a truly inclusive, forward thinking school
- A supportive Governing Body
Further information about the job
Dear Prospective Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in joining Orchard Primary School. We are delighted that you are considering applying for our maternity cover position, which will run from 28th September 2026 until the end of the academic year (last day of term is Tuesday 6th July 2027). The exact year group is still to be decided, but it will be for either a Year 1 or Year 2 class, dependent on experience.
At Orchard Primary School, we are proud to be a warm, inclusive, and ambitious learning community where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment that promotes high standards, curiosity, resilience, and a genuine love of learning. We believe that strong relationships between children, families, and staff are at the heart of a successful school, and we strive to ensure that every member of our community feels welcomed, respected, and supported.
Our pupils are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and a pleasure to work with. We are committed to providing a broad and engaging curriculum that inspires children and develops both academic success and personal growth. As a school, we place great importance on professional development and teamwork, recognising that our staff are our greatest asset.
We are seeking an excellent classroom practitioner to teach a Key Stage 1 class for the duration of a maternity leave. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to Key Stage 1, supporting pupils as they continue to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence. We are looking for a teacher who has high expectations for all learners, demonstrates strong classroom practice, and is committed to providing engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
Whether you are an experienced teacher or an early career teacher with the appropriate experience and enthusiasm, we welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to ensuring the very best outcomes for children. The successful candidate will join a supportive and dedicated team who work closely together to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
We hope that this information gives you a flavour of life at Orchard Primary School. We encourage you to visit the school to see our vibrant learning environment for yourself and to meet some of the staff and pupils who make Orchard such a special place to work and learn.
Thank you once again for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about what you could bring to our school community.
Yours sincerely
Fiona Shields - Headteacher
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding
Orchard Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Short listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form and online checks will be undertaken. The successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
References will be sought in advance of the interview.
All job offers will be subject to successful DBS, medical clearance and references.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Orchard Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 314 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orchard Community Primary School website
- Email address
- school@orchard.leics.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 810078
At Orchard, we have the highest of standards, and pride ourselves on the creation of a stimulating, caring and highly effective learning environment.
We work hard and ‘aspire for excellence' in all we do. Our exciting and challenging curriculum, full of creative arts, sports and personal/social development, brings learning to life through a wide-range of inspiring experiences and enrichment opportunities, enabling pupils to reach their potential and achieve excellence in both their academic achievements and personal growth. Our taught curriculum is also complemented by an extensive extra-curricular offer to broaden pupils’ Cultural Capital.
As well as their excellent behaviour and positive attitudes, Orchard pupils are also known for their kindness. We place a strong emphasis on developing character; fostering a community where everybody is made to feel valued and respected.
Going the ‘extra-mile’ to help children and their families, we are determined that our children move onto the next stage of their education with the skills, knowledge and understanding that will enable them to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Orchard Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email school@orchard.leics.sch.uk.
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