KS2 Classroom Teacher Part Time (Maternity Cover)

• Maternity Cover
• Fixed Term, 12 months
• 24 hours per week

Akeley Wood Junior School is a warm, vibrant and nurturing community set within beautiful rural grounds near Buckingham. We are proud of our strong family feel, our commitment to pastoral care and the way we champion every child to grow academically, socially and emotionally.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and talented KS2 Classroom Teacher to join our Junior School team. If you are passionate about inspiring young learners, believe in high expectations and love creating lessons that spark curiosity and confidence, we would be delighted to hear from you.

As a KS2 Teacher at Akeley Wood, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high quality teaching across the KS2 curriculum, adapting your approach to meet the needs of all learners.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning in line with school policies, keeping accurate records of progress, behaviour and achievement.
• Create a calm, positive and stimulating classroom environment where children feel safe, supported and excited to learn.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to curriculum development, new initiatives and shared resources.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils and families, maintaining regular communication and attending key school events.
• Model the highest standards of professionalism, behaviour and personal conduct.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, events and clubs.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Qualified Teacher Status and a recognised teaching degree.
• Experience teaching in an educational setting, ideally KS2.
• Strong classroom practice and the ability to teach across a broad curriculum.
• Excellent organisation, communication and planning skills.
• Confidence using ICT to enhance teaching, assessment and record keeping.
• A warm, empathetic and positive approach to building relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• A belief in high expectations, continuous improvement and the potential in every child.

Experience in EYFS or KS1, First Aid training or specialisms in specific curriculum areas would be an advantage.

When you join us, you become part of a friendly, forward thinking and supportive team who share a passion for excellent teaching and a belief in the power of education to transform lives.

You'll benefit from:

• A beautiful learning environment set in stunning rural grounds
• A strong pastoral culture and a leadership team that genuinely invests in staff wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative, creative and caring team

Akeley Wood School and Blenheim Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to follow safeguarding policies and undertake relevant training. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and social media checks.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.