Job description
Year 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Full-Time | 1 February 2027 - 31 August 2027
Redbourn Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and talented teacher to join our friendly and supportive team as a Year 2 Class Teacher to cover a period of maternity leave.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach a lovely class of children in a thriving village primary school with high expectations, a strong sense of community and a commitment to helping every child achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those earlier in their teaching career who are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
The Successful Candidate Will:- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Have experience of teaching within Key Stage 1.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and child development.
- Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.
- Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
- Be committed to ensuring all pupils make excellent progress.
- Work effectively as part of a supportive team.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider school community.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Happy, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- A welcoming and supportive staff team.
- A strong commitment to professional development.
- Opportunities to contribute to the wider life of the school.
- A positive and inclusive working environment.
At Redbourn Primary School, we value dedicated professionals who are committed to providing the very best educational experiences for all children. We are looking for someone who is flexible, approachable, has a good sense of humour and is eager to play an active role in our school community.
Contract: Full-time, fixed term maternity cover
Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: 1st February 2027
End Date: 31st August 2027
For further information about the role and our school, please contact the School Office.
Redbourn Primary School
Long Cutt, Redbourn, Hertfordshire AL3 7EX
01582 792341
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications, or identify a suitable candidate before the closing date. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Redbourn Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 3–11
- Pupils
- 394
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,163
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 28 September 2026
- Closing date
- 3 November 2026
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