Class Teacher: Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Salary: £41,246 - £52,241 (main scale 2 to main scale 6, outer London)
Contract: Fixed term. January 2027, to January 2028.
Closing date: Wednesday 16 December 2026
Interview date: Interviews will be held shortly after time of application for strong candidates.
Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027
Deer Park School is an inclusive and high achieving school, with the children at the heart of everything we do. Our emphasis is on providing the best possible quality of education for our children, with support when needed and challenges when appropriate, for all pupils, in every lesson. We have a highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff team, who together deliver an exceptional provision for our children.
We are part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust (BPET), a family of high-performing primary schools across London and Berkshire. We have a clear vision to deliver the highest standards of education, blended from the best of the state and independent sectors. We strive for all children to Learn, Enjoy, Succeed.
What we offer you:
- A competitive salary with recruitment and retention awards
- The choice of three pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme and help with travel costs
- Access to Education Support, confidential support 24/7
- Childcare vouchers*
- CPD opportunities to support your future development
- Annual all staff conference
- Annual all staff celebration event
- The opportunity to work within any one of our schools if you wish to embark for a new challenges
- BPET Stakeholder pension
We are looking for
a passionate qualified teacher, someone who:
- Is excited by their role and inspired by working with young people from all different backgrounds
- Is eager to develop their own skills and grow as part of their school team and our trust
- Works within the positive and caring ethos of our school, modelling our values as well as BPET's
- Knows that working in a school like ours can be demanding, but also hugely rewarding
- Enjoys using creative and innovative approaches to teaching and responds to the individual strengths and needs of the children
- Displays relentless passion and enthusiasm for striving for the very best, and has talent for effective planning, teaching and assessment, which enables children to make exceptional progress
- Is committed in delivering exciting learning experiences in stimulating environments both in and out of the classroom
- Wants to make a mark and impact on children's lives.
We would be delighted if you would join us in delivering our exciting vision for the benefit of the pupils we serve.
Deer Park School and BPET are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Deer Park School and BPET are committed to being equal opportunities employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or belief, colour, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, nationality, ethnic or national origin. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Class Teacher; Fixed Term Maternity Cover in Twickenham employer: Deer Park School
RAISE Education Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, a unique two-week October half term break, and a culture that values ambition and community. Joining Deer Park School means being part of a dynamic team committed to making a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying competitive benefits and career progression.
