Maternity Cover Year Group Leader Year 2
Heathfield Junior School, Twickenham, TW2 6EN24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
12 April 2027
Closing date
7 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS dependent upon experience
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced teacher looking to step up to leadership or lead within a new setting within our Year 2 team.
We are looking for someone who;
- is passionate about improving children’s learning and creating an exciting environment in which children thrive
- is a creative, hardworking practitioner, ideally with Infant experience
- has a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning
- is a highly inclusive practitioner and committed to raising standards for all children
- has high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour
- is willing to work as part of a team, as well as leading a team
- is a good communicator and team player who will take an active part in the life of the whole school.
What the school offers its staff
We are a highly inclusive, ambitious school with a strong commitment to ensuring that all children are valued and achieve their very best.
We can offer:
- Dedicated PPA time (one day per fortnight) with other teachers within the year group
- Dedicated leadership time (up to one day per fortnight)
- A supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment to work in
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Further information about the job
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Heathfield Junior School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 370 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@heathfield-jun.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088943525
Heathfield Junior School is federated with the Nursery and Infant Schools and led by two full-time co-head teachers who are committed to offering an inclusive, ambitious and thoughtfully planned curriculum to all children as they move through the schools. At the heart of our shared ethos is the belief that all children can succeed, thrive and grow in confidence, skills and knowledge regardless of their starting point, background or previous experiences.
Arranging a visit to Heathfield Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@heathfield-jun.richmond.sch.uk.
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