Job Introduction
CLASS TEACHER – MATERNITY COVER Full Time – October 2026
Digby the Tedder Primary School
Trenchard Road, Ashby De La Launde, Lincoln, LN4 3JY
Main Pay Scale
Digby the Tedder Primary School is a small, friendly primary school based on RAF Digby serving RAF Digby and the surrounding villages.
For October 2026, we are looking for a person of the highest calibre to join our happy and successful school in our Year 1/2 class. The successful candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and have a high set of personal standards for teaching and pupil achievement. Working as part of a team is essential, together with a high priority for pastoral care.
We expect hard working, dedication with a can – do attitude. In return we offer a professional, supportive and friendly environment in which to work, with professional development being greatly valued.
In our school you will find:
• Eager, receptive and well-behaved children
• Small class sizes
• A school commitment to excellent professional development and support
• A friendly, supportive and dedicated team
• High quality support staff that impact upon progress for pupils upon progress for pupils.
We are looking for candidates who are:
• Excellent classroom practitioners
• Positive, inspirational and self-motivated
• Committed to contributing to all aspects of school life and going the extra mile
• Creative in approaches to learning and able to secure high quality outcomes
• Able to ensure all pupils reach their potential
• Understanding of effective practice within KS1
• Secure in their teaching of phonics and early reading
The closing date for applications is midday Friday 26th June 2026
A visit to our school is warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Robyn Mulford on 01526 320088 or email robyn.mulford@tedder.lincs.sch.uk. You can also visit our website https://www.tedder.lincs.sch.uk/index.html where you can download an application pack.
“We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment.
All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.”
Closing date:26/06/2026
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
