Job Introduction
Maternity Cover Class Teacher (Year 1) required for Sept 2026
0.4 fixed term contract for 2026-2027 school year,
Main Pay Range post.
Cornerstone CE Primary: Building our Community on Love, Forgiveness and Hope.
Growing an Inspirational Learning Community:
- Together, igniting a love of learning
- Encouraging and empowering partnerships
- Nurturing a Growth Mindset
Cornerstone CE Primary opened in 2013, but relocated in 2021, and currently has 469 pupils on roll in 15 classes in our brand new, purpose-built school on a 9-acre site, with additional facilities and extensive and secure outdoor areas for learning, playing and promoting wellbeing.
Cornerstone will be growing as a school over the coming years, and eventually will have 650 pupils in 21 classes, so there are likely to be further opportunities for staff roles in the future.
Our children are highly engaged, keen to learn, enjoy all aspects of school life, are well-mannered and considerate of others. The staff team are positive and dedicated to the learning and welfare of the pupils.
We explore and promote a range of innovative approaches to learning as evidenced through our accreditation as a Microsoft Showcase School for and a lead school within the Hampshire EdTech Hub.
Parents and governors are fully supportive and engaged with the school. You can see evidence of these positive partnerships and our achievements through our Facebook page (Cornerstone Primary).
We are offering:
- The opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and supportive Inspirational Learning Community
- The opportunity to further develop the curriculum and innovative approaches to teaching and learning with colleagues
- The opportunity to learn and network locally and nationally as part of Hampshire EdTech Hub and as a Microsoft Showcase School
- The opportunity to be part of the team establishing and growing the school, and the variety of opportunities we can offer on a new site
Are you someone who:
- Is a high quality, passionate and creative class teacher?
- Is excited about the next stage of your career and would love to be part of something special?
- Is passionate about growing professionally within a supportive and empowering environment?
- Has the desire to embrace new opportunities to help develop an‘Inspirational Learning Community’ as we grow as a school?
We will be running tours after school on the following days:
- Friday 15 May (4pm)
- Monday 18 May (4.30pm)
To book a place on one of these tours please use this link: Maternity cover class teacher tours
Please contact Helen Tucker by email h.tucker@cornerstoneprimary.hants.sch.uk for further details. Visit our website to access the application pack.
Closing Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Interviews: Friday 22 May 2026
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.
