13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    7 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 2 days per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a good teacher, who understands that learning happens best when pupils feel safe, seen and valued through consistent relational practices
  • Contributes to a team of dedicated colleagues committed to raising standards and making a real difference in children’s lives
  • Understands the importance of maintaining a positive ethos through relational practices, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
  • Understands the importance of relationships and relational practices.

What the school offers its staff

Medina Primary School is looking to appoint a Year 4 class teacher – two days per week. We would welcome applications from both experienced and early careers teachers.

Medina Primary is a small, friendly one-form entry school located in Cosham, on the outskirts of Portsmouth. We pride ourselves on being a relational practice school, where the strength of our connections — between staff, pupils, and the wider community—is the foundation of everything we do. We have a team of staff committed to inclusivity and all have high expectations for every child.

Our school is very well located, with excellent transport links (two minutes from Junction 12 of M27). We are very fortunate to have large grounds, with an abundance of outdoor space.

We can offer you:

  • The opportunity to work with well behaved, enthusiastic and caring children
  • Supportive, welcoming and dedicated colleagues


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 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 Medina Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
202 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
023 92375475

Arranging a visit to Medina Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paitken@medina.portsmouth.sch.uk.

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