KS2 teacher (Maternity Cover, suitable for ECT)

Woodlands Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9DY

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

KS2 teacher (Maternity Cover, suitable for ECT) job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

What skills and experience we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate Key Stage 2 teacher to join our committed team and make a real difference in children’s lives. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge, or an Early Career Teacher beginning their teaching journey in a supportive and nurturing environment.

At Woodlands, we are proud of our strong track record of developing and mentoring ECTs. We provide high-quality support, guidance, and professional development, ensuring teachers at the start of their careers feel confident, valued, and able to thrive. From experienced mentors to a collaborative staff team, we are committed to helping every teacher grow and succeed.

For experienced teachers, this role offers the chance to further develop your practice, share expertise, and contribute to the continued success of our school community.

You will have experience, or clear potential, in supporting pupils to succeed, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with additional needs. You will be skilled at adapting your teaching so that every child can thrive and achieve success.

We are especially keen to find someone who believes in raising aspirations — someone who can inspire children to believe in themselves, aim high, and see the possibilities for their future.

What the school offers its staff

At Woodlands Primary School, we pride ourselves on providing an environment where our staff can thrive. We offer:

• A passionate and experienced SENDCo who works closely with staff to ensure all children’s needs are met effectively.
• A strong track record of successfully mentoring and developing ECTs, with passionate and experienced mentors who are committed to supporting teachers at the start of their careers.
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme for ECTs, providing regular guidance, coaching, professional development opportunities, and protected time to help you grow in confidence and succeed in the classroom.
• PPA time at home, supporting a healthy work-life balance and allowing you the flexibility to work in a way that suits you best.
• Staff meetings that matter — focused, purposeful discussions with no unnecessary meetings.
• Ample time to complete tasks, helping you to manage workload effectively and maintain wellbeing.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team who genuinely enjoy working together and are passionate about our school. Our staff describe Woodlands as having “a family feel” (Ofsted, May 2023).
• Enthusiastic and engaged children who are eager to learn and explore. “Pupils feel proud to attend. They enjoy school and talk enthusiastically about their learning” (Ofsted, May 2023).
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team committed to staff wellbeing and professional development at every stage of your career.
• Opportunities to contribute your own creativity and ideas to the curriculum and wider life of the school.

The best way to get a true feel for our school is to come and see it for yourself. Visits are welcomed and encouraged.

If you are ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

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 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.

About Woodlands Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-primary-school-salisbury

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