Vacancies

KS1 Teacher - Maternity Cover

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Nightingale Primary School to join our wonderful Key Stage 1 team for the Autumn Term, covering a maternity leave.

We know that a one-term contract may not be the ideal opportunity for everyone, and particularly for Early Career Teachers who are often looking for longer-term stability. However, we genuinely believe this role could be the perfect stepping stone into a rewarding and successful teaching career.

At Nightingale, we have an excellent track record of developing and growing our own teachers. We invest heavily in professional development and are proud of the supportive culture we have created. Our in-house ECT Coach provides bespoke guidance and mentoring, ensuring that teachers at the start of their careers receive the support they need to flourish. Many colleagues who have joined us on temporary contracts have gone on to secure further opportunities within our school and beyond.

Whilst this position is initially for one term, we anticipate that new opportunities may arise in the future, and this role offers an excellent chance to become part of our school community, demonstrate your strengths and gain valuable experience in a highly supportive environment.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a difference and continue the excellent progress our children are making.

At Nightingale, we believe in growing great teachers. We are proud of our flexible, skilled teaching team, who work collaboratively to ensure every child thrives. Whether you are at the beginning of your teaching journey or bring a wealth of experience, you'll find a supportive, inspiring environment with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop.

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

✨ Energetic, enthusiastic and a true team player
✨ Naturally positive with a "can do" attitude
✨ Passionate about teaching and committed to delivering the best for every child

It’s worth noting that we are a true Read Write Inc. (RWI) school, with the programme fully embedded across our KS1 practice with fidelity and care. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Above all, you'll share our commitment to our Vision and Values – Respect, Courage, Compassion and Friendship – which underpin everything we do, from pupil progress to playground friendships.

We encourage all applicants to visit our website and discover what makes Nightingale such a special place to work and learn.

If you're ready to inspire to aspire, we'd love to hear from you.

Our school is:

a great place to work, genuinely welcoming and friendly;
a flourishing and diverse community;
great at developing teachers, pedagogy and leaders;
well-equipped with modern and modernised buildings backing onto a large sports and recreation field with a woodland area and gardening area;
newly rebuilt through the HCC recladding programme;
doing great things with the curriculum so offers a firm base for excellence;
sociable;
calm;
ambitious.

We offer:

360 friendly, hardworking and keen to learn children;
high quality, focussed CPD;
positive and committed senior leaders with a wealth of experience;
an exciting ‘next step’ in your professional development; you do not have to be the finished article;
a school dog called Bow;
a very successful track record for ECTs;
the backing of an excellent teaching team committed to self-improvement;
a strong support team with a wealth of experience in leading effective interventions handpicked by our school;
teacher handbooks for our core subjects so you know how to plan NPS successful learning;
a well thought through curriculum with sequential concepts, knowledge and skills;
wellbeing and self-care training;
the support of positive parents and committed governors;
a thriving community on the outskirts of Eastleigh just off the M27;
the chance to achieve something exceptional.

You will be:

a naturally positive empathetic communicator;
great at building relationships;
a knowledgeable and skilled educator who is able to nurture happiness and cognitive and academic success in children;
keen for subject leadership;
keen to explore new teaching methods including harnessing proven and recognised innovations;
a great reader both for pleasure and to further your professional repertoire;
reliable and dependable;
amazing with children.

Come and see us in action!

You’re warmly invited to join Hannah, our Headteacher, for a tour of the school on one of the following dates:

Monday 15th June at 11:00am
Friday 19th June at 9:30am
Friday 19th June at 3:45pm

Please call the school office on 023 8061 3588 to book your place so we can plan for numbers.

Applications: By application form to Mrs Sarah Wyatt s.wyatt@nightingale.hants.sch.uk

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.