Maternity Cover LKS2 Class Teacher

Little Chalfont Primary School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6SX

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 Annually (FTE) Salary based on experience

Maternity Cover LKS2 Class Teacher job summary

Little Chalfont Primary School (part of the Chess Valley Primary Learning Trust) - a vibrant and nurturing primary school nestled in the village of Little Chalfont, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced KS2 Teacher to join our dedicated team.

About Us:

We are a highly successful, "Outstanding" rated primary school, committed to providing a stimulating and engaging learning environment where every child thrives. Our school prides itself on its strong sense of community, supportive staff and a culture based on our core values . At Little Chalfont Primary School we are: Ready. Respectful. Resilient.

About the Role:

We are looking for an exceptional KS2 Teacher to inspire and motivate our young learners. The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons, adhering to the national curriculum.
• Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and a love of learning.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress, providing targeted support and feedback.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.
• Contribute to the wider school community and participate in extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and a positive, nurturing approach.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team of experienced professionals.
• A beautiful and well-resourced learning environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A strong and supportive school community.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children.
• A stunning rural location.
• A strong drive for staff wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification (QTS).
• Have proven experience teaching in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
• Possess a strong understanding of the national curriculum.
• Be passionate about education and have a genuine commitment to child-centered learning.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be highly organised, adaptable and reflective.
• Live the school values.

• Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026

• Interview Date: Week Commencing 13th July 2026

  Start date: September 2026

  We look forward to hearing from you and would welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 01494 762109 if you would like to arrange a visit.

  Little Chalfont Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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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 Little Chalfont Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Chalfont Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-chalfont-primary-school-amersham

We can offer you a chance to join a motivated and collaborative community, working in large, spacious classrooms with excellent resources. We want the best for our pupils so we provide peer-to-peer instructional coaching for all of our teaching team, alongside career-appropriate training, to help teachers to be the best they can be. We have refined systems for planning and assessment to enable teachers to focus on their pedagogy and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Teachers are trusted to take their PPA time away from school.

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