Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Whitehills Primary School · Northampton, East Midlands
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Whitehills Primary School, based in Northampton, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Northampton, East Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Teacher
Reference 37c8146b3bd9b3dd56f3b72a37a9fd7877caaff6
About the role
- Degree or equivalent
- Teacher status
- Experience of working in a primary school
- Knowledge of and compliance with school procedures and policies, including child protection and safeguarding protocol
- Strong and consistent behaviour management that aligns with the school’s Therapeutic Thinking approach
- Have experience of working closely with parents in successful home-school partnerships
- Ability to use formative and summative assessment effectively
- A desire to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of a school
- Ability to plan and effectively resource engaging lessons to support all learners
- Ability to adapt provided schemes to meet the need of all learners
- Committed and motivated
- Have high expectations of all pupils, understanding their needs and using and evaluating distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
- Willingness to assist and participate in the wider aspects of school life
- Child centred, warm and caring approach
- Good communication skills with both adults and children
- Flexibility and resourcefulness
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently using initiative
- Shows good interpersonal skills
- Enjoys learning
- Has good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to show a committed, professional and loyal attitude to the school, openly modelling its aims and values
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Flexibility
- Good sense of humour
Reference: 37c8146b3bd9b3dd56f3b72a37a9fd7877caaff6 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · Listed via Whitehills Primary School
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