Key Stage 2 Teacher - Temporary Post (Maternity Cover) - Boney Hay Primary Academy

The Local Academy Council of Boney Hay Primary Academy are looking to appoint a

Key Stage 2 Teacher - Temporary Post (Maternity Cover)

Start date: 22nd February 2027
Contract: Full time, fixed-term maternity cover
Salary: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale, as appropriate
Key Stage: KS2

Could you be the next person to join the Boney Hay family? At Boney Hay Primary Academy, "The child is the centre" of everything we do. We are a happy, caring primary school with approximately 220 wonderful children, a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team and a strong sense of community. Situated alongside Gentleshaw Common, we are fortunate to have a spacious school environment, excellent facilities and fantastic opportunities for learning both inside and beyond the classroom.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and talented KS2 teacher to join our team from February half term 2027, covering a period of maternity leave.

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs), as well as more experienced teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes, as we do, that children deserve an education which enables them not only to achieve academically, but also to grow in confidence, develop their talents and thrive as individuals.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• puts children firmly at the heart of their practice;
• is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child;
• can inspire, challenge and motivate children to achieve their very best;
• creates a positive, inclusive and engaging classroom where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn;
• has strong curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, particularly within KS2;
• understands that positive relationships are fundamental to successful learning;
• is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to continue developing professionally;
• will embrace and contribute to the wider life of our school;
• values teamwork and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues; and
• brings warmth, positivity and, importantly, a good sense of humour!

What can we offer you?

By joining Boney Hay, you will become part of a school where people genuinely care about one another.

We can offer:

• wonderful children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn;
• a welcoming, hardworking and supportive staff team;
• supportive and ambitious leaders who value staff wellbeing;
• a strong pastoral ethos;
• excellent opportunities to make use of our extensive grounds and local environment;
• a commitment to high-quality professional development; and
• the opportunity to make a real difference within a school where every child matters.

Our children deserve the very best. If you are a passionate KS2 teacher who shares our belief that every child should be known, valued and given the opportunity to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Come and meet us Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. We think the best way to understand what makes Boney Hay special is to come and see it for yourself, meet our children and staff, and get a feel for our school.

To arrange a visit, please contact the Academy Office on or email . These contact details are also published on the school website.

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Closing date: 15/10/26
Shortlisting: 15/10/26

Interviews/observations: week beginning 19/10/26

Boney Hay Primary Academy School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. Shortlisted candidates will also be subjected to an online search check in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Act.

A copy of the school's Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here:

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