Year 5/6 Teacher, Maternity Cover

Key Stage 2 Teacher | 'Good' Rated Semi-Rural School near Beverley M3 - M6 Weekly Pay | Year 5/6 Class | 4 Days | Maternity Post

Are you an experienced KS2 teacher looking for your next consistent role within a genuinely positive school? Are you confident in your upper key stage 2 practice to make a strong impact for pupils preparing for their assessments? Are you ready to be part of a school community that stands up to its values for both its pupils and its staff? We may have the perfect opportunity for you!

We have been asked to help recruit a Teacher to cover a maternity post scheduled to start the beginning of December. Guaranteed to be for the rest of the academic year, but with a possibility of this extending beyond September 2027, if you're happy to do so.

The Role

A high achieving year 5/6 class of around 28 pupils with good behaviour, TA support and children who are engaged and enjoy learning. You will support Year 6 pupils in preparing confidently for their assessments while ensuring Year 5 pupils continue to receive appropriately challenging teaching across a broad curriculum.

You will teach around another teacher 4 days per week, with some flexibility on the days (as far as practicable). Established planning will support the initial transition. You will then take responsibility for developing and adapting lessons to meet pupils’ needs, with protected PPA time and support from colleagues.

Wider responsibilities will be in line with the class teacher role, such as planning, assessment, reports and break/lunchtime duty.

Support will be available from leadership, KS2 coordinators subject leaders.

The School

A semi-rural school very close to Beverley, with a strong community and a genuine care for the experience of their children and educators at the school. The school focuses on a well-rounded education that promotes kindness, individuality and respect, creating an environment that is friendly and every child is valued. It is a calm and orderly place, noted by Ofsted for it strengths in environment, attainment, progress and attendance.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status and recent experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally in Years 5 and/or 6.

• Secure knowledge of the upper Key Stage 2 curriculum and the expectations pupils are working towards by the end of Year 6.

• The ability to plan and deliver appropriately challenging lessons for pupils across a mixed Year 5/6 class.

• Strong assessment skills, with the ability to identify gaps in understanding and adapt teaching accordingly.

• High expectations for achievement, behaviour and engagement, supported by a calm and consistent classroom approach.

• The ability to establish positive relationships quickly and provide continuity for pupils during maternity cover.

• Experience adapting teaching for pupils with SEND and a range of learning needs.

• The ability to work closely with the teaching partner and deploy teaching assistant support effectively.

• Strong organisation and communication skills, including keeping assessment records and communicating with parents.

• A commitment to the agreed four-day working pattern and the expected duration of the appointment.

• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils’ welfare.

This maternity cover position is offered through Right Education, with personal support throughout your application and placement. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would welcome your application and look forward to speaking with you about the role