Job Description

KS2 Class Teacher - Fixed Term Maternity Cover to April 2026

Start Date January 2025 (April 2025 Considered)

Full Time/Part-Time 0.6

The Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate KS2 Class Teacher for a Fixed Term Maternity Cover. We are an 'Outstanding' 3 form entry Primary School and Nursery.

The Phoenix Primary School & Nursery is a fantastic place to work with hardworking staff who are friendly and committed. Our children are well behaved and keen to learn with supportive and co-operative parents. We have a reputation for inclusiveness and excellence.

• Are you searching for an aspirational school with children at the heart of everything it does?

• Are you a creative, committed teacher with bags of enthusiasm who wants to bring learning alive?

• Can you motivate and inspire all children to achieve their very best?

• Can you work effectively as part of a team and add value to our school and community?

We Offer:

• A generous amount of PPA per week.

• A two week May/June half term holiday (enjoy an off-peak holiday!).

• One non-school based Professional Development Day in addition to substantial CPD.

• A great work-life balance, job satisfaction and fabulously supportive colleagues who like to have fun (and have 'goodies' on a Friday!).

• Happy, motivated, well-behaved and hard-working children.

• A diverse and inclusive school community with strong Governor and Parent support.

• A friendly and supportive team of teachers, Professional Partners in Learning and Support Staff.

• An attractive and extremely well-resourced environment.

• An emphasis on teaching and learning rather than bureaucracy.

• A whole school ethos where hard work and success is celebrated.

We are looking for:

• A positive outlook.

• A passion for developing teaching and learning.

• Drive to be the best teacher.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact the Main Office on 01268 543664. Thank you.

The Phoenix Primary School & Nursery is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures including satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer.