Y3 Teacher- Fixed term maternity cover

Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7JW

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Spring term

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (780)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - . - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS 1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.

• Set clear, ambitious targets based on pupils’ prior attainment.

• Provide a high quality, inclusive education for all learners.

• Have a clear understanding of assessment for learning.

• Contribute to wider school life, including extracurricular activities.

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing all children with the opportunity to succeed through the delivery of an engaging curriculum.

• Be sympathetic with our Christian ethos and able to live out our strong Christian vision through their work in school. • Uphold school policies, including safeguarding and data protection.

• Have high expectations of behaviour and a commitment for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment.

• Have strong inter-personal skills to establish positive relationships within the school community and be an excellent team player.

Person specification:

Essential Have experience teaching in Key Stage Two

Demonstrate excellent teaching skills and a passion for learning

Have secure knowledge of the primary curriculum

Have strong behaviour management skills, using a positive approach

Are committed to inclusion and removing barriers to achievement Highly effective in the planning, teaching and assessment of all lessons

Able to maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

Rigorous in ensuring all pupils make good progress

The ability to join a team and contribute to whole school development

A good understanding of safeguarding

Desirable

A proven track record of raising standards

The ability to lead a subject throughout the school

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

• A supportive and inclusive school community where staff feel looked after and morale is high.

• A hard working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children through the quality of children’s experiences and the curriculum offer.

• Opportunities for high-quality continued professional development.

• The opportunity to work with pupils who are enthusiastic, caring and demonstrate excellent attitudes towards their learning.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 416 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin@bickleighdown.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01752 801837
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bickleigh-down-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bickleighdown.devon.sch.uk.

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