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Primary Teacher Maternity Cover Northampton

Job Description

Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Location: Northampton

School Type: 2-Form Entry Primary School

Dunbar Education is excited to represent a well-established, values-driven primary school in Northampton, seeking a passionate Primary Teacher for a maternity cover role. This school is perfect for an experienced teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) who wants to thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. If you're a committed educator who brings both experience and enthusiasm to the classroom, we would love to hear from you!

What Makes This School Special?

  • Engaged and Supportive Senior Leadership: The senior leadership team at this school is hands-on, approachable, and fully invested in your professional journey. They offer consistent guidance and ensure that each teacher feels valued, empowered, and supported. With regular feedback and an open-door policy, they create a collaborative environment where experienced teachers can continue to grow and lead in innovative ways.
  • Values That Resonate: This school prioritizes Respect, Kindness, and Curiosity not just as words but as a way of learning and living. It's a place where students are taught to be thoughtful, inquisitive, and open-minded, and these values shine through in every classroom and activity. Here, you'll have the freedom to create lessons that encourage students to think critically, explore new ideas, and treat one another with kindness.
  • Collaborative and Professional Atmosphere: As a 2-form entry school, you'll have the advantage of working alongside a partner teacher to plan, share resources, and exchange strategies. This school is ideal for experienced teachers who value collaboration, and the team dynamic fosters an inspiring, professional atmosphere where everyone is focused on delivering excellence.
  • Commitment to Staff Development: The school is dedicated to continual professional development for experienced teachers. You'll have access to training tailored to further develop your strengths and give you fresh approaches, helping you make an even bigger impact on students' learning.

The Role

As the Maternity Cover Primary Teacher, you'll be instrumental in maintaining the school's high standards and positive environment. In this role, you will:

  • Deliver engaging, dynamic lessons that reflect the school's commitment to respect, kindness, and curiosity.
  • Work closely with a partner teacher to plan and adapt the curriculum, creating learning experiences that challenge and inspire.
  • Support each student's growth academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring that every child feels motivated and valued.
  • Foster a classroom culture where every child is encouraged to explore, ask questions, and grow as an individual.

Who We're Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who:

  • Brings Expertise and Passion: You hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have a successful track record in primary education.
  • Thrives in Collaboration: You enjoy working closely with others, sharing ideas, and creating lessons that reflect the school's values and standards.
  • Values Creativity and Adaptability: You bring fresh ideas to your teaching, knowing how to tailor your approach to meet diverse student needs.
  • Connects with the School's Values: You resonate with the values of respect, kindness, and curiosity and are eager to integrate them into your classroom.

Ready to Apply?

Dunbar Education is here to help you find a role where you'll feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Apply now to become part of a team that believes in making a lasting impact on students' lives!

If this role isn't for you, please still get in touch to discuss other available opportunities. Alternatively, if you know of someone who would suit this position, earn up to £250 through our referral scheme.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available roles, please refer to our website.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.

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