Job Description

Job details:

Applications close: 15th May 2026

Interviews : 20th May 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Job title: KS2 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Salary: Main Pay Range Plus Fringe

Contract type: Full-time, Fixed

Reporting to: Headteacher

Main purpose

The teacher will:

· Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document

· Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

· Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum and schemes of work

· Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment

· Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils

· Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

· Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

· Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

· Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

· Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school's values and vision

· Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

· Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

· Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

· Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

· Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.

Professional development

· Take part in the school's appraisal procedures.

· Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching

· Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

· Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

· Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school

· Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

· Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school

· Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality

· Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Information about the School

William Martin Infant and Junior Schools are two form entry schools with a nursery also attached. Our school is a member of The Vine Schools Trust, the academy attached to the Diocese of Chelmsford. This allows us to work closely with other schools in the Trust including St James primary school in Harlow. Gina Bailey is the Executive Headteacher of the three Harlow Schools. Being part of the Vine Schools Trust also means there is a chance of progression within all The Vine Schools Trust Schools.