KS1 Teacher - Maternity Cover at Hightown Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HPS/20425
  Location
Tunstall Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6AA
  Contract Type
Temporary/Maternity Cover
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale - See Trust Pay Policy for further details
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 25th Jan 2026
  Start Date
To be negotiated with the successful applicant
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
2nd February 2026
   Interview Date(s)           2nd February 2026
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About this Role

Suitable for ECTs:  No

We are seeking a passionate and purpose-driven professional to cover the maternity leave of a KS1 teacher.

At the heart of our school vision is a deep commitment to staff development and investment. We believe that when educators are supported, challenged, and continuously developed, children thrive. 
We invest in our teachers because we know they are the single greatest influence on the success of our children. You will be supported through intentional professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to grow as an educator and leader.

You'll be a fantastic fit if you:

  • ✨Are enthusiastic, innovative and keen to develop yourself as a professional
  • πŸ›‘οΈ Are committed to safeguarding and supporting all pupils to thrive
  • 🀝 Value collaboration and want to contribute to a wider professional community that values growth and innovation
  • πŸ“… Are excited by the idea of evidence-informed and reflective practice, in addition to the use of technology for learning
  • πŸ—οΈ Believe in building strong, collaborative, relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
  • 🌍 Want to be the change in your classroom and community 

Why Choose Us?

Inspire Learning Partnership is a forward-thinking, evidence informed Trust that puts people first. Our Big Moves are not slogans, they shape how we lead, invest and make decisions. When you join us, you are not just taking a job, you are joining a community where your voice is heard, your development is invested in and your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised πŸ’›

What We Offer:

🧘 Staff wellbeing and development is at the core of our culture, supporting our Big Move 2: Being the employer of choice
πŸ’« Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you
🌱 A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development
🧠 An evidence informed culture where innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged
πŸ–οΈ Longer holidays than maintained schools, including a two-week October half-term
πŸ’¬ Access to high quality professional development, regular coaching and inspiring colleagues
πŸ’° Competitive salary
🚴 Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount

Come and See for Yourself.  

If you are driven by purpose, energized by impact, and committed to transforming lives through education, we invite you to join us and be part of a school community where teachers are valued, developed, and empowered to make a lasting difference.

We’d love to show you around Hightown and share what makes our school and Trust so special. 

If you’re curious or ready to apply, get in touch to arrange a visit: james.williamson@ilpartnership.org

Early applications are strongly encouraged β€” we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates before the closing date.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website.

As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our Recruitment Policy. 


Hightown Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. You are invited to provide further information in support of your application. You should confine this to approximately two sides of A4. An additional letter is not required. Please make specific reference to the requirements detailed in the person specification of the post.
  2. As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our safer recruitment policy. As part of the recruitment process the Trust will only consider information that suggests a candidate may: Β· Be unqualified for the role Β· Pose a potential safeguarding risk Β· Risk damaging the reputation of the Trust or one of our schools Any concerns on issues or incidents that arise from an online check, will be discussed with the applicant. In addition to a Google search that includes the candidates name, public social media profiles may also be considered. To support this process, we would be grateful if applicants could provide details relating to some aspects of their online presence (as applicable), as detailed below. LinkedIn - Twitter - Threads - Facebook - Instagram – Please provide details of any other platforms and handles -

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