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We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be made subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS disclosure. We complete all safeguarding checks inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education and Safer Recruitment and in line with numerous school policies. Please note that holding a teaching qualification does not guarantee that an individual is suitable to work with children.

Successful applicants will need to read, and sign as understood, a number of key Safeguarding documents. See our page on keeping-children-safe

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KS2 Class Teacher with Subject Leadership Responsibility

Full-time maternity cover
Main Pay Scale
Start date: Ideally 1st September 2026, or 2nd November 2026 if required
Contract until: 31st December 2027
Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
Interview date: Thursday 25th June 2026

Are you an enthusiastic, reflective and creative teacher who wants to make a real difference in a small, ambitious and caring school community?

North Nibley C of E Primary School is looking for a passionate KS2 Class Teacher to join our team for a maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to teach either Year 3/4 or Year 5/6, depending on the strengths and experience of the successful candidate.

We are a vibrant, community-focused school where children are encouraged to be curious, resilient and excited about learning. Our school values of Positivity, Responsibility, Fairness in the World, Curiosity, Compassion and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, warmth and high expectations to our team.

The role includes a subject leadership responsibility, which will be tailored to the successful candidate’s strengths and experience. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop an area of the curriculum, support colleagues, contribute to school improvement and help shape an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum across the school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• has Qualified Teacher Status;
• can plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge pupils;
• creates a positive classroom climate where children feel confident, supported and ready to learn;
• uses assessment skilfully to identify next steps and help pupils make strong progress;
• has excellent classroom and behaviour management skills;
• communicates well with pupils, parents, colleagues and external partners;
• is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• is reflective, ambitious and keen to keep improving their own practice.

We would particularly welcome applications from teachers who are excited by evidence-informed practice, including approaches such as Rosenshine’s principles, I Do, We Do, You Do, and the EEF Five-a-Day.

In return, we can offer:

• enthusiastic, curious and friendly children;
• a supportive and committed staff team;
• strong relationships with families and the local community;
• opportunities to develop your teaching and leadership;
• a school where creativity, kindness and high standards matter.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or to find out more about the role.

North Nibley C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 25th June 2026

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