Reception / Year One Teacher Full Time Maternity Cover

Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6EA

24 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 June 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Up to 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hindon CEVA Primary School is a vibrant village school with a strong sense of community and a warm, nurturing approach. We are looking for an organised, motivated and skilled class teacher to teach in a small reception/year 1 class. Full time is desirable, although part time would be considered for the right candidate.

Experience of teaching a mixed age class, knowledge of continuous provision and Early Years is desirable, but not essential. ECTs are welcome to apply.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Place children and young people at the core of their work
• Bring enthusiasm to the classroom and school
• Facilitate learning and progress through high quality teaching experiences
• Hold high expectations of attainment and behaviour
• Demonstrate an understanding of how children learn and be keen to continue this development
• Offer a commitment to developing children as independent learners
• Provide a creative, inspiring learning experience
• Work as part of a team

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive work environment
• Small class sizes
• Outstanding pupil behavior
• A school, where happy children learn
• Dedicated staff, who work together as a team
• An attractive and well- resourced school set in idyllic surroundings
• A commitment to a creative, structured and systematic approach to teaching and learning

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.

Hindon person spec Jan 2026.docx - 48.1 KB (opens in new tab)

Hindon Class teacher job description Jan 2026.docx - 60.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 55 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's website
• Email address: admin@hindonce.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01747 820260
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hindon-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school-st-mary-s-and-st-john-s

Hindon CEVA Primary School is a vibrant village school with a strong sense of community and a warm, nurturing approach. We are looking for an organised, motivated and skilled class teacher to teach in a small reception/year 1 class. Full time is desirable, although part time would be considered for the right candidate.  

Arranging a visit to Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hindonce.wilts.sch.uk.

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