Year 1 Maternity Cover

Oakham CofE Primary School, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6GY

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Start of Term 4 on Monday 20th April, and continuing until the staff member returns, (likely end of Term 3 in 2027, Thursday 25th March). - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher Pay-scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1
• Secure knowledge and understanding of the Year 1 National Curriculum
• Experience of teaching phonics (Read Write Inc, or similar)
• Strong understanding of early reading, writing, and mathematics development
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Experience of effective classroom and behaviour management
• Ability to create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Experience of assessing pupil progress and using assessment to inform planning
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues and parents
• Good organisational and time-management skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Previous experience teaching Year 1
• Experience supporting children through the EYFS to KS1 transition
• Experience working with children with SEND and implementing support strategies
• Experience of working in a Church of England or values-led school
• Familiarity with assessments
• Confidence in using a range of teaching approaches to engage young learners
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, caring, and child-centred approach to teaching
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Reflective practitioner with a commitment to professional development
• Flexible, resilient, and able to adapt to the demands of a maternity cover role
• Positive attitude and strong commitment to teamwork

What the school offers its staff

We Offer

• A caring, inclusive, and supportive school ethos, underpinned by nurturing practice and a leadership team fully committed to improving learning and wellbeing for both pupils and staff.
• A motivated, enthusiastic pupil body who enjoy learning and take pride in participating fully in school life.
• A hardworking, friendly, and compassionate staff team who support one another and work collaboratively.
• Structured team planning opportunities to reduce workload and enhance the quality and consistency of teaching and learning.
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including access to a School Wellbeing Support Service and recognition as a National Nurturing Schools Award holder.
• A fully inclusive learning environment where every child and adult is valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed.
• Access to excellent resources and well-maintained facilities that support high-quality teaching and learning.
• High-quality professional development opportunities that support career progression and continuous improvement.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Job Description & Person Spec Teacher (Main Scale).pdf - 224 KB (opens in new tab)

Applicant Letter.pdf - 264 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakham CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakham CofE Primary School website
• Email address: scox@rltschools.com
• Phone number: 01572 722404
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakham-cofe-primary-school-oakham

Arranging a visit to Oakham CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email scox@rltschools.com.

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