Job Introduction
Class Teacher – Maternity Cover
Closing date: 9th October 2026 at 12pm
Interview date: 14th October 2026
Job start date: 1st January 2027
Contract / hours: Fixed term contract (one year) – Full Time
Salary type: Main Pay Range
Location of role: Hatch Warren Junior School
Join our Year 4 team!
Are you looking for a teaching role where you can thrive as part of a supportive team, develop professionally and make a lasting difference to children’s lives?
Hatch Warren Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our friendly and successful Year 4 team. Working alongside two highly experienced Year 4 colleagues, you will become part of a supportive and collaborative team that plans together, shares ideas and celebrates success. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach in a well-established three-form entry school where teamwork, professional development and staff wellbeing are genuinely valued.
Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or already have experience in the classroom, you will benefit from being part of a year group team where planning is shared and weekly PPA time is taken together.
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our wonderful children, helping them to develop confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.
What we offer:
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who enjoy learning and rise to challenge
- A supportive and welcoming Year 4 team, working alongside two experienced teachers
- Weekly PPA time together for collaborative planning and resource sharing
- A friendly and dedicated staff team who genuinely support one another
- Opportunities to contribute to our engaging and evolving curriculum
- A well-resourced, inclusive school that values growth for both staff and pupils
- A strong commitment to professional development at every stage of your career
- Beautiful school grounds that enhance learning opportunities
- Supportive governors and leaders who value staff wellbeing and development
- Dedicated ECT support through South Farnham Teacher Hub.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for helping children thrive both academically and personally
- Enjoys working collaboratively and contributing positively to a team
- Has high expectations of all pupils
- Creates engaging lessons that inspire and motivate learners
- Uses assessment effectively to support progress
- Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Shares our belief that every child can succeed.
If you are an enthusiastic teacher who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to helping every child achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.
Come and see us!
The best way to experience Hatch Warren Junior School is to visit us. We would be delighted to show you around and answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit, please contact our senior admin officer, Lisa Knoll on 01256 328252 or via email: l.knoll@hwjs.hants.sch.uk
Applications only via the attached Teacher application form.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may also interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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.
