KS1 Teacher - Maternity Cover
Hightown Primary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6AA8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be negotiated with the successful applicant
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale - See Trust Pay Policy for further details
KS1 Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary
Suitable for ECTs: No
We are seeking a passionate and purpose-driven professional to cover the maternity leave of a KS1 teacher.
At the heart of our school vision is a deep commitment to staff development and investment. We believe that when educators are supported, challenged, and continuously developed, children thrive.
We invest in our teachers because we know they are the single greatest influence on the success of our children. You will be supported through intentional professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to grow as an educator and leader.
You'll be a fantastic fit if you:
- ✨Are enthusiastic, innovative and keen to develop yourself as a professional
- 🛡️ Are committed to safeguarding and supporting all pupils to thrive
- 🤝 Value collaboration and want to contribute to a wider professional community that values growth and innovation
- 📅 Are excited by the idea of evidence-informed and reflective practice, in addition to the use of technology for learning
- 🏗️ Believe in building strong, collaborative, relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
- 🌍 Want to be the change in your classroom and community
Why Choose Us?
Inspire Learning Partnership is a forward-thinking, evidence informed Trust that puts people first. Our Big Moves are not slogans, they shape how we lead, invest and make decisions. When you join us, you are not just taking a job, you are joining a community where your voice is heard, your development is invested in and your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised 💛
What We Offer:
🧘 Staff wellbeing and development is at the core of our culture, supporting our Big Move 2: Being the employer of choice
💫 Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you
🌱 A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development
🧠 An evidence informed culture where innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged
🏖️ Longer holidays than maintained schools, including a two-week October half-term
💬 Access to high quality professional development, regular coaching and inspiring colleagues
💰 Competitive salary
🚴 Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount
Come and See for Yourself.
If you are driven by purpose, energized by impact, and committed to transforming lives through education, we invite you to join us and be part of a school community where teachers are valued, developed, and empowered to make a lasting difference.
We’d love to show you around Hightown and share what makes our school and Trust so special.
If you’re curious or ready to apply, get in touch to arrange a visit: james.williamson@ilpartnership.org
Early applications are strongly encouraged — we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates before the closing date.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website.
As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our Recruitment Policy.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Hightown Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 226 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hightown Primary School website
Hightown Primary School is a member of the multi-academy trust Inspire Learning Partnership and benefits from the many opportunities being part of this Trust offers to all its staff and pupils. The school benefits from a fantastic large outdoor space, which enhances our teaching and learning journey.
We are situated on edge of Southampton with great access links to the motorway and all the surrounding areas.
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