Maternity Class Cover Teacher

Copnor Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5BZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: This post is for a full-time teacher to provide maternity cover for two terms until 31st August 2026, with the option to become permanent depending on the staffing structure for September 2026.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms - January 2026 to August 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Range (£32916 - £45352) Upper Pay Range (£47472 - £51048)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our team of committed and friendly staff to teach a Year 1 class full time in our school from January 2026 to cover a teacher going on maternity leave. This post is fixed term for two terms, with the option to become permanent depending on the staffing structure for September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic and nurturing teacher to join our school in Year 1. Covering for a member of staff on maternity leave, the successful candidate will work with our lovely group of Year 1 children, supported by three other class teachers, a Year 1 Teaching Assistant Team, the KS1 Phase Leader and SLT.

What the school offers its staff

If you:

• Want to work in an environment that encourages fresh ideas and innovative thinking;
• Have an ability to create a stimulating and purposeful environment, where children are keen to learn;
• Have a determination that all children will succeed, regardless of starting points or backgrounds;
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement, behaviour and attitudes to learning;
• Have a good sense of humour and a purpose to do the best by the children of Copnor, we are the school for you!

We are able to offer you:

• A commitment to your continued professional development
• A large, well-resourced site
• A supportive and experienced team
• Pleasant and cooperative children
• An ethos of support, where new ideas are welcomed

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

Copnor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

If successfully shortlisted, as part of the identity checks, an online search will be conducted to meet the safeguarding duties set out in KCSIE 2025. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns as a result of this check will be discussed prior to the interview.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Job Description Class Teacher 2025-26.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Application Form 1 Jan 23(1).docx - 157 KB (opens in new tab)

About Copnor Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 644 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Copnor Primary School website
• Email address: admin@copnorprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 023 92661191
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/copnor-primary-school

At Copnor Primary our school motto is to 'Aspire and Achieve'. This is something that we want for all of our pupils and Reception is the start of the journey.

Our vision for the school is "Knowing Every Child - Inspiring Every Mind - Achieving Every Day"

It is our school's personal challenge to make sure we get to know every family too. We are looking forward to what lies ahead for the children and the rest of the family here at Copnor and to forging a successful partnership with all parents and carers.

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