KS1 Class teacher maternity cover

Queen's Drive Infant School, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UU

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M2-UPS1

What skills and experience we're looking for

Temporary Maternity Cover in Year 2 class

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our wonderful team at Queen's Drive Infant School.

We are looking for a very enthusiastic class teacher to take over the class for 2 terms.

This a full-time, temporary fixed term position in Year 2 - Part-time job share may be considered but we cannot support ECTs in their first year.

Do you have the DRIVE to join us?

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Friendly, dedicated and supportive colleagues;
• Delightful children who are eager to learn;
• A well-resourced, positive learning environment;
• Opportunities for support and termly well-being strategies.

Please come and visit the school - contact the school office on 01733 343914 or by email at office@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk to arrange a visit or for an application pack.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Infant_School_Teacher_Person_Specification.docx - 27.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Main Pay Range - Job Description.docx - 47.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen's Drive Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Queen's Drive Infant School website
• Email address: office@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01733 343914
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-drive-infant-school

Queen's Drive Infant School is a vibrant inner city school that is well resourced. We have a caring ethos, and excellent curriculum & happy children.

Arranging a visit to Queen's Drive Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@queensdrive.peterborough.sch.uk.

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