KS1 Class Teacher Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract, 2 Terms)

Park Hill is a very busy but happy and supportive place to work – there is always so much going on here. We are forward-thinking and are always striving for improvement, seeking new and exciting initiatives around improving the best possible learning opportunities for all pupils.   We aim to raise aspirations, inspire a lifelong love of learning and create memories to last a lifetime.  In October 2023 Park Hill was inspected by OFSTED and we were delighted that they agreed with us – that we continue to be a good school. 

We are a caring employer who invest in our employees. We consider professional development plan staff carefully and have a good record of staff development, recruitment and retention, we also offer each staff a 'Thank you Day!". 

Park Hill is a happy school where children enjoy coming to school. Our ethos at Park Hill is FAMILY. We want every child at Park Hill to feel that they belong and that they are valued. 

For further information, please visit: www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk 

Our school values are ‘simple ones’ to remember – we call them our ‘3Rs’ and we talk and refer to these in all we do. These are: Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. 

These values support our way in which all members of the school can live and work together in a supportive way. They support our Aims as a school to promote an environment where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.  

The Governors of Park Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic teacher, to join us for 2 terms to cover Maternity leave from September 2025.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities and experience in line with the key areas on the Job Description and Person Specification. Visits to our school are encouraged, these will take place on Monday 31st March at 9:00am, please contact the school office to confirm you attendance.

Closing date: Thursday 3rd April 2025

Interview date: Friday 11th April 2025

Start Date: September 2025 for two terms

The successful candidate will:

• Have good/outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievement and behaviour
• Be committed to our school values
• Be able to work creatively, consistently delivering strong stimulating lessons
• A sound knowledge of children's learning and development withing the primary years
• Be an excellent teacher with an infectious love of learning
• Be highly focused on increasing progress and raising attainment of individuals, as well as developing children holistically

Park Hill Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

 Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.