EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job Introduction

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Closing date: Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 12pm

Interview date: Tuesday 20th May 2025

Job start date: 1st September 2025

Contract / hours: Part time, 2 days a week (with a possibility of additional days) temporary maternity cover up to 1 year

Salary type: Main scale (ECTs welcome to apply)

Location of role: The Butts Primary School, Alton, Hampshire

Contact email address: amasheter@butts.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

The Butts Primary is a growing, popular and very successful school in a beautiful part of the world and we are looking for a motivated, friendly and inspirational teacher to join our growing school.  We pride ourselves on our community outlook, the outdoor learning opportunities through our personal development programme, high standards of academic success and our enriched curriculum whilst being well supported by staff, parents and governors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to cover maternity leave who will:

• have a working knowledge of the EYFS/KS1 curriculum
• support, maintain and nurture our caring community and ethos
• be passionate about making a difference for every child
• commit to raising standards in learning and teaching, and have high expectations of themselves and the children
• have a passion for working with children, and helping them improve in character through developing their resilience and mindset as well as in qualification
• be an inspirational teacher who is committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children
• value the importance of children learning in an outdoor environment during all seasons
• be a team player, able to inspire and work in partnership with staff, parents and pupils
• be well-organised with excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• be an asset to our school and integrate themselves into our fantastic environment and supportive family

We can offer you:

• Happy, motivated and engaged children
• A friendly, supportive and welcoming team who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for our children
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children
• A broad range of professional development in a really supportive school
• Supportive parents and Governors
• A strong wellbeing focus for our staff and pupils
• A recent Ofsted inspected school (March 2025) with good outcomes in all areas

Application procedure

If you are passionate about making a real difference to the educational experience of all children and you would like to join our team, please submit a completed application form to our Senior Admin Officer, Miss Aimee Masheter at amasheter@butts.hants.sch.uk. 

Visits to our school are actively encouraged and our Acting Headteacher, Miss Gregor, would be very happy to show you around. Please contact Miss Masheter in the school office if you would like to arrange an appointment.  

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.