A one-year maternity cover teaching post in Key Stage 2 at Wessex Gardens Primary School, starting 1 January 2027. The work centres on the National Curriculum and end-of-Key-Stage-2 assessment, including SATs, with a focus on reading, writing and maths. Adapting lessons for SEND and EAL pupils and preparing Year 6 for secondary school are central to the role. QTS and an enhanced DBS check are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Teach KS2 classes across the National Curriculum
- Prepare pupils for end-of-KS2 assessment, including SATs
- Plan and deliver well-paced lessons using clear modelling
- Assess pupils' learning to identify gaps and set next steps
- Adapt teaching for pupils with SEND and EAL
- Prepare Year 6 pupils for the move to secondary school
- Manage behaviour to keep a calm, purposeful classroom
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience
- Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2
- Experience adapting teaching for SEND and EAL pupils
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum and end-of-KS2 assessment, including SATs
- Delivering engaging, well-paced lessons with clear modelling
- Understanding of how to develop reading, writing and mathematical understanding
- Assessment to identify gaps, plan next steps and provide challenge
- Positive, consistent behaviour management
- High expectations for achievement, independence and wellbeing
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Preparing pupils confidently for secondary transition
- Communication and teamwork with colleagues, support staff and families
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the school's ethos
- Reflective approach and willingness to contribute to school improvement
Nice to have
- Experience teaching in Year 6
What’s offered
- Welcoming, inclusive school with a diverse community
- Supportive staff team who share ideas
- Leaders who value professional development and wellbeing
- Opportunities to develop teaching practice and contribute to curriculum and subject leadership
- Links with local schools, professional networks and university teacher-training providers
- Onsite swimming pool
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
