Part time Year 5/6 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Bawburgh School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 3LR

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  1 October 2025 at 1am

• Date listed

  12 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale

Part time Year 5/6 Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Would you like to work in a small rural primary school on the outskirts of Norwich? Although small in size we have high expectations and truly go ‘Above and Beyond for our children.

We are seeking to appoint a conscientious, enthusiastic and experienced part time (four days) Year 5/6 teacher from January 2026 until the end of the academic year. We need someone who will be able to motivate and inspire our children and will possess the skills and determination to secure the best possible outcomes for each individual.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is a reflective, inspiring and innovative practitioner 
• is passionate about children’s learning
• has high expectations of themselves and of our children
• has knowledge and understanding of planning, delivering and assessing the national curriculum
• experience of leading curriculum subjects
• shares our commitment to an inclusive environment which enables all children to succeed
• is committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
• is able to work effectively and collaboratively
• previous experience of working in a job share is desirable

In return, we can offer:

• exceptional children,
• a caring and supportive environment,
• a commitment to quality professional development and
• strong, friendly and supportive colleagues.

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. Please ring the school office on

01603 742329 or email office@bawburgh.norfolk.sch.uk to make an appointment.

Application closing date 1/10/25 at 12 noon.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by the 3/10/25

Interviews will take place week commencing 6/10/25

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 The Bawburgh School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 100 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Bawburgh School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-bawburgh-school

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