Class Teacher - KS2 Maternity Cover

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, innovative, and enthusiastic class teacher to join our thriving school. Maternity Cover: Upper Key Stage 2, full-time from January 2027.

At Fox Hill Primary School, our decisions, behaviours and actions are values-driven. Our school values are at the core of everything we do and underpin our curriculum and approach. Fox Hill Primary School is a friendly, inclusive, and welcoming one-form entry school in Easthampstead. We are an ambitious school where children are excited and challenged to achieve their full potential. We encourage the children to develop their curiosity and self-belief, to enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements. The children who attend Fox Hill work hard and challenge themselves to do their best in all that they do.

The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed, delivering innovative and exciting teaching and learning. We are looking for teachers who are positive and caring, as well as those who are driven to make a real difference to the lives of the children they teach.

We can offer:

• A fantastic team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff, leadership and Governors
• Enthusiastic children who are kind, curious and keen to learn
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
• A school that is committed to high-quality CPD (Continued Professional Development)
• A commitment to positive work/life balance
• Excellent outdoor space and facilities for all learners, including the Fox Hill Farm.

Do you:

• Have a vision and passion for delivering a curriculum that inspires learners?
• Teach with enthusiasm, energy, and positivity?
• Have a kind and nurturing approach?
• Aim to be a reflective practitioner who is keen to grow and develop their pedagogy?
• Have high expectations for both yourself and the children with an understanding of educating the whole child through a creative and challenging curriculum?
• Possess the organisational and leadership qualities to drive change and improvement?
• Have high levels of empathy, knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how to support all children's individual needs?
• Have the desire to inspire, motivate and make a real difference and hold the belief that all children can achieve their full potential?

We warmly welcome you for a tour of the school, as we pride ourselves on our friendly, nurturing school environment. Come and meet our committed team, wonderful children and two pygmy goats, Biba and Zara! Alternatively, please visit our school website and social media pages.

Applications will be considered upon receipt - Deadline 25th Sept 2026. For more information please email our Secretary on secretary@foxhillschool.co.uk.

Fox Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply: Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding: Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form.

To find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit Bracknell Forest application process.

The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - BFSB.

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability: We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Pre–employment medical check: As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

References: On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment: Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.