Teacher KS2 Fixed Term Maternity Cover

The Priors School, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 7RR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday and Tuesday, 2 days .4fte
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity?

Do you want to work in a school that “puts children at the heart of all of its decisions”?

Do you want to work in a school that actually values its staff and prioritises well-being and workload?

Do you want to work in school that celebrates individuality, and encourages children to be the best

that they can be?

If this is what you are looking for in a school, then The Priors School has a job available for you! We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic Teacher of lower Key Stage 2. This position is fixed term to cover maternity leave for .4fte 2 days per week, Monday and Tuesday.

What we are looking for:

• An outstanding practitioner who leads by example, with the ability to listen and self-reflect
• A commitment to high quality, best practice teaching and learning
• A commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• A committed team player who understands the importance of strong working relationships
• An outstanding communicator with all stakeholders
• A highly organised teacher, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A school with a clear moral purpose and drive for ‘excellence for all our students’
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development opportunities
• A clear staff well-being strategy package that includes our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access for all staff to Face to Face Counselling, Stress Management, 24/7 GP access, Physiotherapy, Menopause Counselling and Support, Men’s Mental Health Wellness, Bereavement Support, Nurse Support Service, Maternity & Paternity Support and Financial Wellbeing Support

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

The Priors School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Priors School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Priors School website
• Email address: recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01327 260527
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-priors-school-southam

The Priors School is a small rural primary school with big aspirations for our children.

Arranging a visit to The Priors School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment.4007@warriner.oxon.sch.uk.

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