Y5 Maternity cover June 2026 start
St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge, London, N20 8NX26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
9 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday - full time UK teacher (includes half day PPA cover)
Contract type
- Fixed term - At least two terms, possibly longer - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £37,870 and £50,474 annual salary
What skills and experience we're looking for
- To plan teaching to achieve progression in pupil’s learning through:
o Identifying clear learning objectives and content, appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught and specifying how these will be taught and assessed
o Setting tasks for the whole class, individual and group work, including homework, which challenges pupils and ensures high levels of pupil interest
o Setting appropriate and demanding expectations for pupil’s learning, motivation and presentation of work
o Setting clear targets for pupil’s learning, building on prior attainment and ensuring that pupils are aware of the substance and purpose of what they are asked to do
o Identifying pupils who have special educational needs, are very able, are not yet fluent in English or are underachieving and giving positive and targeted support in co-operation the appropriate support staff
- Provide clear structures for lessons and for sequences of lessons in the short, medium and longer term, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge for pupils
- Make effective use of assessment information on pupils’ attainment and progress in their teaching and in planning future lessons and sequences of lessons
§ Plan opportunities to contribute to pupil’s personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- To work cooperatively in planning, implementing and evaluating a broad and balanced curriculum for a class within the year group team
- Ensure effective teaching of whole classes and of groups and individuals within the whole class setting, so that teaching objectives are met and best use is made of available teaching time
- Monitor and intervene when teaching to ensure sound learning and discipline
- Establish and maintain a purposeful working atmosphere
- Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships
- Establish a safe environment which supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident
What the school offers its staff
Our recent Church of England SIAMS inspection November 2024 noted “The school’s vision helps to cultivate a warm and caring community where people are treated extremely well. This is because people are challenged to value the talents of others. There are strong relationships within the school, and this is of high priority. Leaders prioritise pupil and staff wellbeing, and personal development.”
We can offer a commitment to your continued professional development; a welcoming and collaborative staff team, an effective leadership team and a very supportive community of parents and carers.
Further information about the job
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 complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
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About St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@standrews.barnetmail.net
- Phone number
- 02084456157
About the School:
We are a one form entry Church of England school for children aged 4-11 who come from diverse backgrounds in and around Barnet Our recent Church of England SIAMS inspection November 2024 noted “The school’s vision helps to cultivate a warm and caring community where people are treated extremely well. This is because people are challenged to value the talents of others. There are strong relationships within the school, and this is of high priority. Leaders prioritise pupil and staff wellbeing".
Arranging a visit to St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Totteridge
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@standrews.barnetmail.net.
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