Description Portsdown Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive community where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are located right on the border of Portsmouth and Hampshire, next to QA hospital. Our recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 rated us 'Good' in all categories, recognising our commitment to providing high-quality education and nurturing well-rounded individuals. The Role As a Maternity Cover Teacher in Year 2, you will be responsible for: Planning and delivering engaging and effective lessons Creating a positive and stimulating learning environment Assessing and tracking pupil progress Building strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues Contributing to the wider life of the school What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development A dedicated and experienced team Happy and enthusiastic children Excellent facilities The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a qualified teacher with: A passion for teaching and learning Strong classroom management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A commitment to high standards A positive and enthusiastic attitude Contract Details Start Date: January 2025 Contract Length: Initial 1 year (We will also consider a 2-term contract) Experience: Main Scale 2 or above. £33,483 - £43,607 How to Apply Closing date for applications will be 12pm Monday 2 nd December 2024 and interviews will be held shortly after. Early applications are encouraged. Please complete the online application form and email it back to adminportsdown.portsmouth.sch.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. We look forward to hearing from you Download Job Description Download Application Form