Class teacher - Maternity cover


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rugby, CV21 1LT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.

• Has the enthusiasm to inspire and engage Year 6 learners.

• Values teamwork and collaboration.

• Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

• Can contribute positively to our warm and welcoming school community.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join BLJS?

At BLJS, we pride ourselves on being more than just a school; we are a family. Our staff work exceptionally well together, supporting one another to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils whilst maintaining a positive and sustainable work-life balance.

This role will involve teaching Year 6 within our four-form entry year group. You will work alongside three highly skilled and experienced colleagues who share planning, ideas and expertise to ensure every child succeeds.

The Year 6 Team Includes:

• A Local Authority Writing Moderator who brings a wealth of expertise in writing, assessment and curriculum development.

• An experienced Mathematics Leader who supports high-quality teaching and learning across the year group.

• A team ethos built on collaboration, professional trust and shared success.

What Makes This Role Special?

We understand that excellent teaching flourishes when staff feel supported and valued. That's why we offer:

✔ Dedicated collaborative planning time, with all Year 6 teachers receiving PPA simultaneously.

✔ PPA can be taken at home, providing greater flexibility and work-life balance.

✔ Established planning systems, with planning already written and ready to be adapted to meet the needs of your class.

✔ Half a day of wellbeing time each year to support personal wellbeing.

✔ Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS), providing health and wellbeing support for all staff.

✔ A genuinely supportive culture where staff help one another and celebrate success together.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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