Location: Southampton Area (Village Primary School)
Contract: Maternity Cover (1 Year)
Start Date: February Half Term
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Pay: £140 - £240 per day (dependent on experience)
Potential Future Opportunity: Possibility of a job-share arrangement following the return of the substantive postholder

Primary Teacher - Year 5/6 Maternity Cover

Reed Education are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded village primary school in the Southampton area for an experienced and talented Year 5/6 Teacher to join their team from February half term 2027 on a one-year maternity cover contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach a lovely mixed-age Year 5/6 class within a small, welcoming school community where children are enthusiastic, well-behaved and have benefited from consistently high-quality teaching. The school is seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner who can maintain the high standards already established and continue to inspire pupils to achieve their very best.

Why apply?

• Teach well-motivated, respectful and eager-to-learn children.
• Join a supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Work within a charming village school environment with a strong community feel.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a school with high expectations and excellent outcomes.
• Potential for a longer-term job-share opportunity following the maternity cover period.

About the School

This small village primary school has a strong reputation within the local community and continues to provide a high-quality education. It was confirmed by Ofsted as continuing to provide a Good standard of education following its most recent inspection. [reports.of...ted.gov.uk], [schoolfacts.uk]

The school forms part of a successful local federation and offers a nurturing environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. [get-inform...ice.gov.uk]

The school also demonstrates strong academic outcomes, with recent Key Stage 2 results showing pupils performing significantly above the national average in reading, writing and mathematics. [schoolfacts.uk]

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has proven experience teaching Upper Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrates consistently outstanding classroom practice.
• Holds high expectations for all pupils.
• Has excellent behaviour management and organisational skills.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

If you are an outstanding primary teacher looking for an exciting opportunity within a successful and supportive village school, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Reed Education for further information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity.