Reception/KS1 Teacher Maternity Cover

Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SD

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale

Reception/KS1 Teacher Maternity Cover job summary

Stoke Bruerne CE Primary is searching for an inspirational and committed teacher to join our supportive and friendly team. The role is for a Maternity Cover full time position teaching Class 1, a mixed age class comprising of Reception & Year 1 children. The school currently has 58 children on roll taught over 3 classes. You will find our children eager to learn with excellent behaviours to learning. We teach a creative curriculum to inspire and spark curiosity to ensure our children are lifeline learners. Throughout the day/week we use a Continuous Provision approach to give pupils access to a variety of activities. We believe that we offer a first class education to ensure all children reach or exceed their full potential.

The ideal candidate must have Early Years experience with a deep understanding of early childhood development. We will not consider applications from Early Careers Teachers, however if you are a qualified teacher with the relevant experience and in your early years of teaching and want to grow and develop in a supportive federation then this may be a role for you to consider.

We are looking for a teacher who will create a vibrant, inspiring and engaging classroom environment to promote and support pupil's academic, emotional and social development and foster a positive and respectful atmosphere by promoting excellent behaviours.

We use our setting and environment to its full potential and actively encourage outdoor learning. We are passionate about Learning Outside the Classroom. Stoke Bruerne is part of the Forest CE Federation which includes Tiffield, Whittlebury, Yardley Gobion & Gayton Primary Schools. The federation is forward thinking, supportive and fun and is a great place to work. Teachers across the federation plan together and lead their own specific subjects. This enables the workload to be spread and creates a supportive environment with a good work/life balance. Every member of staff is valued and respected. Stoke Bruerne is a unique village primary school within an exciting and unique federation. Each and every staff member is proud to be part of their own small team as well as the larger federation team. Professional development is actively encouraged. The federation will offer you excellent support with your progression.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must have suitable references.

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

Due to safer recruitment the successful candidate will be appointed following a successful enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

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 Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 65 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stoke Bruerne Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stoke-bruerne-church-of-england-primary-school

Small village primary school, part of a federation of schools.

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