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Part-time Maternity Cover Teacher

Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TS

This job expired on 4 February 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  19 January 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: Part time: 3 days per week (including PPA time), suggested Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join a highly experienced term within a progressive school. We are looking for someone who is passionate about inspiring children to learn, has an open and creative mind, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

What the school offers its staff

• a supportive team of dedicated and hardworking staff, committed to continuous school improvement
• excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• happy, motivated children who are keen to excel.

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.

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Additional documents

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

Teacher Job Description.pdf - 170 KB (opens in new tab)

About Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 235 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01635 40318
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-sandilands-primary-school-and-nursery

We are a one form entry primary school serving the Speen area of Newbury.

Arranging a visit to Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@sandilands.w-berks.sch.uk.

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