Teacher (maternity cover)

Hanham Abbots Junior School, Bristol, BS15 3PN

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hrs, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year or until post holder returns - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a good/outstanding class teacher. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and will have a passion for children’s learning and development. In addition, we are looking for an approach to children’s learning that is creative and positive, enthusing children to love learning and encouraging a determination to succeed. We are looking for someone who is prepared to liaise closely with colleagues, listening to feedback and being proactive in their own development.

What the school offers its staff

We offer engaged, creative, eager learners who rise to challenges and are determined to do their best; a highly skilled, enthusiastic and committed staff; a strong SLT that are committed to collaborative working and CPD for all staff; innovative teaching staff that put impactful learning and the quality of children’s experiences at the heart of the curriculum.

Hanham Primary Federation has evolved since its inception and now all policies are aligned, and the curriculum has been jointly developed by both schools. 

We have confidence and trust in our staff, and encourage a close, collaborative relationship with our school community. Our schools’ have a unique personality and our vision of “Celebrating and inspiring a life-long love of learning in an ever-changing world” alongside values of enjoyment, respect, perseverance, and independence, are something we hold dear. All these elements are key to underpinning success, to deliver an excellent education for our children, so they will flourish to be confident, enthusiastic, hardworking, and aspirational individuals. 

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to marian.duller@hanhamprimaryfederation.org

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

Teacher (Maternity cover) JD & Person Spec.docx - 58.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hanham Abbots Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 296 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hanham Abbots Junior School website
• Email address: marian.duller@hanhamprimaryfederation.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hanham-abbots-junior-school-bristol

Hanham Primary Federation is a part of The Leaf Trust which opened on 1 September 2023 and is made up of 14 primary schools. We are proud to be a leading Primary and Early Years Trust in the South West and a leading voice in Primary and Early Years education.

Hanham Primary Federation is a welcoming and caring place for pupils to learn. We are proud to be judged as a good provider in both of our recent Ofsted inspections.

Arranging a visit to Hanham Abbots Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email marian.duller@hanhamprimaryfederation.org.

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