Fixed Term KS2 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave

Salary: Main Payscale

 Start Date: 13^th April 2026 till 18^th December 2026

 Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be part of a successful and thriving school? Are you an inspirational practitioner, looking to contribute to the continued development of an exceptional provision? Are you creative and forward thinking with a talent for effective planning, teaching and assessment and a passion for working within Key Stage2?

 Deer Park School is looking for an inspirational and dynamic Teacher to be a part of our committed team to cover maternity leave from April 2026, until December 2026.

The post may include subject leadership opportunities for the right candidate, with the potential to direct meaningful development in teaching and learning across the school.

 Closing Date for applications: Friday 6^th February 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 9^th February 2026 (interviews may be conducted earlier for suitable candidates, and we therefore encourage early applications).

Position Available: April 2026

 Deer Park School moved into its state-of-the-art new premises in April 2021.  Operated by Bellevue Place Education Trust, the school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with specific focus on literacy and numeracy and strives to ensure that every child succeeds and achieves their full potential. 

 Our ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspirational learning experiences in a stimulating environment and be committed to excellence, inclusion and challenge. 

 If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge, we will offer you:

 ·         High quality, personalised professional development

·         Vibrant and exciting opportunities to be part of a growing school

·         Creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning

·         Valuable support from a strong and growing network of partner schools

 If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please request an application pack by emailing us at careers@deerparkschool.org.uk . If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the post and the school with the Headteacher, Alex Lee, please email us and we will arrange a time.

 Closing Date for applications: Friday 6^th February 2026 at midday (We reserve the right to close at any point before this should a suitable candidate be identified).

 For more information please visit www.deerparkschool.org.uk

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Deer Park School will welcome a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.