KS2 Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Brackley Church of England Junior School, BRACKLEY, Northamptonshire, NN13 6EE

20 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 March 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: 1265 annual hours
Contract type: Fixed term - End date 13/2/2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale: M3-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Criteria:

Qualified Teacher Status.
Experience of teaching KS2 children.
Proven record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
Effective classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
Effective behaviour management skills including knowledge of de-escalation and self-regulation techniques.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
An unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
An ability to work effectively as part of a team.
An ability to build trusting relationship with pupils, staff and families.
Commitment to promoting inclusivity, well-being, and holistic child development.
Ability to uphold our school ethos and values of being a Caring, Celebratory, Courageous, Christ-inspired Community rooted in Love.
A willingness to engage with parents and the wider community to support pupils' learning and well-being.

Desirable Criteria:

Experience of teaching KS1 children
Experience of working within a Church of England School.
A good understanding of SEND and strategies for inclusive teaching.
Experience in leading extracurricular activities or subject coordination.
A willingness to contribute to the wider school community.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

▪We are a welcoming, caring and supportive team dedicated to nurturing and supporting the whole child.

▪We are a school community that values strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families and recognises the importance of a community working together to raise and support children.

▪We provide opportunities for professional development and training.

▪We can offer you the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives, supporting their mental health and well-being and fostering their confidence and resilience.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brackley C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to bursar@bjs.northants-ecl.gov.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

KS2 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover.pdf - 104 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brackley Church of England Junior School

School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase: Primary
School size: 184 pupils enrolled
Age range: 7 to 11
Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
School website: Brackley Church of England Junior School website
Email address: office@brackleyjunior.northants.sch.uk
Phone number: 01280707060
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Brackley CE Junior School is a warm and welcoming family where children are supported to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in nurturing the whole child, fostering a love for learning, and encouraging each pupil to reach their full potential within a compassionate and inclusive setting.

We are a caring and loving church school community, in the heart of Brackley market town, where we prioritise the well-being and development of every child and aim to help children love learning.

We recognise that every child is unique and are therefore committed to providing a nurturing, supportive atmosphere in which every child can be championed to realise their full potential. Our traditional values are embedded by our Christian ethos and we believe that through hard work and placing our trust in God we can provide an environment where children will flourish.

We have strong links with the local parish church of St Peter’s as well as local groups, and also participate in community events.