Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Oakfield Academy, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3LN

39 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE) MPR1 - UPR3

Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Job Title: Class Teacher (Key Stage 2)

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term (Maternity cover)

Start: November 2026

Working Pattern: Full-time

Salary: Main pay scale/Upper pay scale

We’re looking for a talented, passionate and committed practitioner to join our highly motivated staff team on a fixed term maternity cover contract. You will:

• Supports the values, ethos and overall vision of our school
• Is a highly effective early years practitioner with a clear understanding of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum and the characteristics of effective learning
• Prioritises safeguarding, can build positive and trusting relationships with children and adults and has a reputation for honesty, integrity and professionalism
• Has high expectations for all children and a real determination and belief that all children can succeed and progress well
• Is willing to go the extra mile to personalise learning and provision for all the children in their care

In any role at Oakfield, we look for, nurture, value and expect…

• Resilience - Bouncing back when things are challenging. Learning from mistakes to make it even better next time.
• Creativity - Thinking of new ideas that have value. Using initiative, experimenting, taking risks, innovating, making links and problem solving.
• Self Management - Planning & prioritising, being organised, taking responsibility and developing confidence.
• Collaboration - Working effectively a team through sharing, agreeing & debating, talking & listening, contributing & team work.
• Empathy - Understanding others through being compassionate, not judging but supporting all.
• Curiosity- Taking an interest, asking questions, inspiring & enquiring, listening and explaining.
• Reflection - Thinking deeply, reviewing and improving through the setting of targets, evaluating & analysing our learning

We want to hear from you if you believe that you have the skills and experience to make your mark, but most importantly, to make a difference.

We have:

• Biscuits in the tin, coffee in the machine (it also makes hot chocolate!) and lots of treats on the staff room table!
• A commitment to ensuring a strong work-life balance (including guaranteed PPA time covered by OWL and flexible working initiatives)
• A lively “work-hard - play hard” talented team
• Supportive and active leaders across the Trust with high expectations but warm approach.
• A very supportive PTA
• Talented children that deserve you!

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.

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 Oakfield Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 162 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakfield-primary-school-so40-3ln

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