Teacher

Salary: M1 - M6 (based on proven experience).

We are looking to appoint a classroom teacher from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027 to cover a maternity leave position. Depending upon the needs of the school and your own circumstances, this post may be continued in the future. Experienced teachers and those looking to further develop their career are particularly encouraged to apply. Early Career Teacher (ECT) applications are also welcome.

Beaconsfield Primary School is a 2FE over-subscribed, welcoming school with ‘outstanding pupil behaviour’ where pupils consistently exceed national averages in both attainment and progress. We offer a very supportive environment for staff and pupils.  The school has grown in size and maintained stable pupil numbers over past years with an attached 32 place SEND SRP Unit (Special Resource Provision)as part of the school.

We provide extensive training opportunities for all staff including those new to teaching. Classes follow a well-planned curricular syllabus with teachers encouraged to follow and adapt existing, exciting and stimulating units of study. We have a large library, a food technology room along with specialist music and PE teachers to increase lesson quality and reduce teacher planning workload. Our most recent Ofsted report (April 2023) highlights that ‘Teachers benefit from the commitment of leaders to prioritise their training and development with staff studying nationally accredited qualifications, as well as regular ongoing training’.

Do you have:

• The ability to demonstrate very good/ outstanding classroom practice
• Experience of KS1 or KS2 teaching (this may be through block teaching practice for ECT/ NQTs)
• High expectations for all pupils’ learning, behavior and a commitment to all pupils achieving success
• A firm belief in inclusive and equalities education for all pupils
• Energy, enthusiasm and a positive approach to developing a stimulating & creative curriculum and classroom.

We can offer you:

• Excellent professional development opportunities
• PPA time delivered through subject specialist teaching along with additional allocated time
• Exceptionally well-behaved and polite pupils who are keen to learn and who respond well to learning challenges
• Excellent, modern learning facilities through our well-maintained buildings and additional facilities
• A strong, well established and supportive senior leadership team (SLT)
• Proven opportunities for future career progression into middle and senior leadership roles with training provided.

Please contact the school, should you wish to discuss the post informally.  Please email or telephone the school to request further information or to arrange a visit. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or disability. Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the school website: www.beaconsfieldprimary.org.uk.

Only applications submitted on the school application form will be considered. No CV’s or agency forms are accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) which was formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk.

Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026 (or earlier)

Interview dates: TBC