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UPPER KS2 TEACHER (MATERNITY) - Start date - 13 April 2026

Poplars Farm Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1LQ

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• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Commencing April 26 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MAIN PAY SCALE/UPPER PAY SCALE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Have you got a passion for making a difference to pupils? Does our statement match your own vision?

“To create a dynamic and engaging learning community with a global perspective, where everybody can grow and flourish as whole human beings.”

The Governors of Poplars Farm Primary School are looking to appoint a Key Stage 2 teacher to cover maternity from Monday 13 April 2025.

Here at Poplars Farm we require staff with vision, commitment and a positive outlook, who are committed to deliver the best outcomes for our amazing children and embrace The Poplars Curriculum.

We would welcome applications from practitioners who have high expectations for all children and believe in teaching and delivering a stimulating and creative curriculum. It is of greater importance that we appoint the right person to join our friendly, staff team.

We strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment, where each pupil develops a genuine love of learning and an inquiring mind. We place a strong importance on every pupil's personal, social and emotional development.

At Poplars Farm we follow our own values system (GROW);we provide our pupils with the necessary guidance and support to become unique, caring individuals. Individuals who recognise similarities and value differences and as young global citizens, want to make a genuine, positive difference to the world we share.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated person who will:

• Have a track record of high-quality teaching and have the ability to make an impact on standards
• Will be an imaginative, creative and enthusiastic practitioner
• Understand how to inspire and engage children in their learning
• Be a team player, with an ability to motivate and support all members of the school community
• Make a full contribution to the broader life of the school
• Engage in educational research and embed CPD into own practice

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to receive the support of an experienced Senior Leadership team
• An excellent learning environment with motivated and happy children who have a genuine love of learning
• A school that seeks to offer children every opportunity to develop and express their individual talents
• A team of friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues
• A school strongly committed to professional and career development

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.

If you think this is the opportunity you have been looking for, we would like to invite you to visit our friendly, inclusive school. Please contact the school Mrs Tracey Simpson – School Business Manager to make an appointment tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk or contact 01274 307490.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form through Prospects Online and submit it no later than the closing date deadline.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 – 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 23rd February 2026

Interview: Monday 2nd March 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Bradford. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to references and DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

MPS Teacher JD.pdf - 147 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher Advert - April 26.pdf - 188 KB (opens in new tab)

About Poplars Farm Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 446 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Poplars Farm Primary School website
• Email address: tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01274 307490
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poplars-farm-primary-school

Poplars Farm Primary School is a friendly, inclusive and outward facing primary school in Bradford, West Yorkshire. We are on an exciting journey as we expand to 2 form entry and increase our highly motivated and dynamic staff team. Poplars Farm requires staff with vision, commitment and a positive outlook, who are committed to deliver the best outcomes for children and embed existing good practice.

At Poplars Farm, Primary School, we strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment, where each pupil develops a genuine love of learning and an enquiring mind. We place a strong importance on the development of every pupil's personal and social awareness.

Embedded in our values system (GROW) are local and global perspectives; we provide our pupils with the necessary guidance and support so that they see themselves as unique individuals who celebrate diversity and develop as responsible world citizens.

Arranging a visit to Poplars Farm Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk.

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