Class Teacher: 1 day a week Maternity cover

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About the role

We are looking for an outstanding teacher to join our team at Belswains Primary School from November 2026. This will be within a Year 3 class, teaching on a Friday. It is a fixed term contract initially until 31st Aug 27.

As a two form entry school, you will join an established and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an inclusive school with a real motivation to foster a culture of respect and compassion, where children are confident to take risks, persevere and embrace challenges. The successful candidate will be conscientious, have high expectations and be able to inspire our pupils. We would be delighted to welcome you to our school, show you around and to answer any questions that you may have. The pay scale for this advert has been aligned against the teacher pay scale (in the fringe) 2026-27. Pay will be pro rata against hours worked.

Belswains 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.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (2026) and online check.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us.

Belswains Primary School is a Steps trained school, using a therapeutic approach to behaviour management and was re-confirmed as a 'Good' school by Ofsted in March 2023.

Please visit our website to gain a flavour of our school and do contact the school on [email protected] for further information or a school visit. 

Applicants must submit a completed application form, together with a cover letter of application outlining reasons for applying for the post and any other information relevant.

Please note applicants may be invited to interview before the deadline of this advert due to other external notice period deadlines. 

Closing date: 12/10/2026 08:00:00
Interview date: 19/10/2026 or before

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Contact details

Neysa Claridge , Head
SWD Team Hertfordshire Development Centre Robertson House, Six Hills Way Stevenage
Hertfordshire SG1 2ST

Telephone: 01438 844870
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.belswains.herts.sch.uk
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