Year 4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Medina Primary School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3NH

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 May 2026

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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 - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Medina Primary School is looking to appoint a Year 4 class teacher. We would welcome applications from both experienced and early careers teachers.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a good teacher, who understands that learning happens best when pupils feel safe, seen and valued through consistent relational practices
• Contributes to a team of dedicated colleagues committed to raising standards and making a real difference in children’s lives
• Understands the importance of maintaining a positive ethos through relational practices, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
• Understands the importance of relationships and relational practices.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with well behaved, enthusiastic and caring children
• Supportive, welcoming and dedicated colleagues

Informal visits to the school (either during the school day or after school hours) are welcomed. Please email admin@medina.portsmouth.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

What the school offers its staff

Medina Primary is a small, friendly one-form entry school located in Cosham, on the outskirts of Portsmouth. We pride ourselves on being a relational practice school, where the strength of our connections — between staff, pupils, and the wider community—is the foundation of everything we do. We have a team of staff committed to inclusivity and all have high expectations for every child.

Our school is very well located, with excellent transport links (two minutes from Junction 12 of M27). We are very fortunate to have large grounds, with an abundance of outdoor space.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

See our website https://medinaprimary.co.uk/for more information about Medina Primary School.

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.

Additional documents

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

Year 4 Class Teacher Maternity Cover 270526.docx - 1.6 MB (opens in new tab)

Y4 Maternity Cover Job Description 270526.docx - 2.55 MB (opens in new tab)

About Medina Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Medina Primary School website
• Email address: admin@medina.portsmouth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392375475
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/medina-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Medina Primary School

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

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