KS2 Teacher - Year 3 (maternity cover)

Harold Wood Primary School is a three‑form entry school located on spacious grounds backing onto parkland and woodland. We are close to Harold Wood Station, the A12 and A127 for easy access. We are currently seeking maternity cover for a KS2 class teacher, to teach a year 3 class, with drive, ambition and passion. This is a fixed‑term contract from September 2026 to August 2027, with the potential to become permanent.

Applicants should have experience of curriculum planning and delivery, demonstrating good subject and curriculum knowledge. They should be able to teach well‑structured lessons and have high standards of behaviour and be committed to ensuring that all children receive the highest quality of education, by inspiring, motivating and challenging pupils. Applicants should be positive, proactive and have good interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Excellent bespoke CPD with opportunities
• A warm positive working environment where everyone is valued
• Excellent resources including a library, fields, wildlife area and outside classroom
• Keen, focused and studious children
• An inclusive approach to education
• The support of a friendly, committed and motivated leadership team

Safeguarding

Harold Wood Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and social media checks. The successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS and be required to complete the Disqualification by Association declaration form. Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit prior to their interview a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunity

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Please contact the School Office on 01708 345473 or email office@haroldwood.havering.sch.uk should you wish to visit.