KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Westcliff Primary Academy, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9RA

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  18 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 FTE

KS2 Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Westcliff Primary school is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic full time Year 6 class teacher to cover maternity leave initially for 1 term. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

 

The successful candidate will:

 

• Teach a KS2, year 6 class, ensuring high-quality learning experiences across all areas of the curriculum.
• Plan deliver and assess engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence and respect.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers to support pupils’ progress and well-being

We can offer the candidate:

• ·A welcoming and supportive team of staff and leadership.
• An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
• Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
• Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

 

Visits to Westcliff Primary School are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the administrator on 01626862444 admin@dawlish-westcliff-primary.devon.sch.uk

 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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 Westcliff Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westcliff Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westcliff-primary-academy-dawlish

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