Job Introduction
Key Stage 1 Maternity Cover Teacher
Closing Date: 12:00 noon Monday 10th February 2025
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our team at Owslebury Primary School. This position is to cover a maternity leave for our Year 1/2 teacher, teaching a combined class of 20 wonderful children across Years 1 and 2. The successful candidate will work closely with a skilled HLTA and an LSA to provide outstanding support and guidance to the children.
We would love the successful candidate to begin on 24th February 2025, with an anticipated duration of 12 months in the first instance. However, we welcome applications from candidates who may not be available until April 2025. We are seeking an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about designing engaging learning experiences and dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our pupils. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and highly motivated teacher who:
- Has experience of teaching in Key Stage 1
- Has a strength in English and could lead English across the school, although there is flexibility in this.
- Is a high quality practitioner who strives for excellence
- Will embrace our school values: Nurture, Collaboration, Resilience, Respect and Aspiration; and can demonstrate these fully within their role in school
- Is passionate about children’s learning and ensuring they make good progress
- Thinks creatively and inspires children and colleagues
- Can deliver an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum, bringing learning to life and promoting first-hand, real-life experiences
- Reflects on their own practice and values professional development opportunities
- Develops good relationships and works well as part of a team
- Is prepared to contribute to the wider working of the school beyond their own classroom
At Owslebury Primary School, we take great pride in knowing and nurturing every one of our pupils. Our vision is to recognise and cultivate the unique potential of each individual within our school community. We are deeply proud of our vibrant, close-knit school environment, and our location in the heart of Owslebury village offers a peaceful, inspiring setting—just a short drive from Winchester, Fair Oak, and Eastleigh. Our extensive grounds are surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the South Downs.
We can offer:
- A supportive work environment that prioritizes staff well-being
- A small, friendly team with a strong sense of collaboration
- Engaged, well-behaved children who are eager to learn
- Smaller, manageable class sizes
- A dedicated teaching assistant in class every day
- Engaged and supportive parents
- Strong professional development opportunities within a nurturing environment
- One day a week working from home for PPA and leadership time
- A beautiful rural location within the South Downs National Park
- A positive, fun atmosphere where laughter is a part of every day
If you're looking for a rewarding role in a school that values every member of its community, we would love to hear from you.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our admin officer, Jo Saxby, on j.saxby@owslebury.hants.sch.uk or call 01962 777452 to arrange to your visit or to discuss details of the role. We encourage you to look at our school website www.owslebury.hants.sch.uk to gain more information about our school.
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.
