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KS1 Teacher - maternity cover

Pulford CofE VA Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AB

39 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2025

• Closing date

  26 November 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday afternoons and all day Thursday and Friday. There is also the possibility that the successful person will be required to work Monday-Friday for the first half of the Spring term, to cover the class whilst a trainee teacher is out on placement.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Spring term 2025 until end of Summer term 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced teacher to cover a period of maternity leave during the Spring and Summer terms 2025. Candidates should be experienced in the delivery of phonics programmes (the school uses Unlocking Letters and Sounds).

Whilst the role is principally to cover maternity leave on Monday afternoons and all day Thursday and Friday, the successful applicant must also be prepared, if needed, to work full-time for the first half of the Spring term whilst a trainee teacher is on placement.

The successful candidate will also fulfil the role of Geography lead during the contract.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is located in a beautiful setting in the middle of town. We are a friendly team that supports each other fully.

Commitment to safeguarding

Pulford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Pulford CofE VA Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 255 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Pulford CofE VA Lower School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: office@pulfordschool.org
• Phone number: 01525 372188
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pulford-cofe-va-lower-school (opens in new tab)

We are a thriving Church of England, Voluntary Aided lower school in a beautiful setting in Leighton Buzzard. Our friendly team of staff are dedicated to providing outstanding teaching and learning within a nurturing Christian environment that brings out the best in our children. Applicants are expected to support our Christian ethos. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, which is recognised for the quality of its values and relationships.

Arranging a visit to Pulford CofE VA Lower School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@pulfordschool.org.

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