KS1 Teacher - maternity cover
Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QGThis job expired on 12 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
25 September 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): Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - For the duration of the maternity leave. - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a highly skilled KS1 class teacher looking for a class teaching role in our well-respected, rural Church of England Aided Primary School?
We are looking for someone who:
- is a dynamic practitioner, with good communication skills and high expectations for all
- is positive, solution focussed and thrives when working as part of a team
- is passionate about delivering high quality learning experiences for all pupils at this important stage of their development
- is highly motivated and keen to contribute to our school community
- develops excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
- has high expectations of behaviour whilst also subscribing to a therapeutic approach to nurture and support pupils
- has a good knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- articulate and enthusiastic pupils
- a tailored range of professional development opportunities - for example, as a teaching staff we recently completed an NPQ together
- coaching opportunities
- an attractive learning environment
- a supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated
- a friendly school community with a distinctive ethos and shared values
- An opportunity to make a difference to children’s learning and development
- A supportive work environment based on our values of trust, friendship, peace, creativity and love
- A school that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work
- Inclusive policies and practices
- Free on-site parking
- A company pension
- Sick pay
Further information about the job
If you are an excellent teacher with a passion for learning please contact Miss Laura Whetlor, our School Secretary, on 01223 207382 or email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit and receive an application pack. Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 12th October 2026.
Interview date: from 14th October.
Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship license so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications.
We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment to reflect the communities we serve. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. This school is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent agenda and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police. Any appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and qualifications check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01223207382
Petersfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a small, rural school serving families from within the parish boundaries of Orwell, Arrington, Croydon, Tadlow, Whaddon and Wimpole and from many other locations outside of our Cambridgshire school catchment. We are committed to providing a high quality education within a Christian context and we work hard to create a caring environment, both inside the classroom and out. Motivated by our Christian values of friendship, trust, creativity, peace and love, we provide a rich and diverse education focusing on excellence, enjoyment, perseverance and building relationships to support and inspire our pupils throughout this stage of their lifelong learning journey.
Arranging a visit to Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk.
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