Job Introduction
The children, Head Teacher, staff and governors of Waddingham Primary School are seeking to appoint a KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our supportive, happy and enthusiastic team from September 2025. The position would suit an energetic and inspirational practitioner who has the flexibility to teach in a mixed-year group class. This position would suit an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner. We are looking for someone who can offer teaching that challenges and inspires children to be the best they can be; someone who is able to demonstrate excellent practice and has high expectations.
Waddingham Primary School is small rural school with big ambitions for its children and community, where children are keen to learn and enjoy coming to school. We work closely with all stakeholders to promote children’s development and enjoyment of learning and offer a friendly and supportive working atmosphere, where personal professional development is actively encouraged.
You will:
• Have a positive approach and high expectations of yourself and the children
• Develop imaginative and creative learning opportunities in which children thrive and flourish to their full potential
• Be able to build positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors in a small school environment
• Love teaching, exert enthusiasm, embrace responsibility and make a difference to each and every one of the children you interact with every single day.
• Have energy, ideas, humour and boundless enthusiasm for learning
• Be prepared to play a full part in the life of our school, including contributing to the ethos and upholding our values
We will ensure:
• A strong commitment to professional development.
• Subject Leadership opportunities
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with teachers in our dedicated team and other local schools.
Application forms and further details are available from the school via the school website: https://www.waddingham.lincs.sch.uk/
Closing date: Wednesday 27th April.
Short listing will take place on Tuesday 29th April.
Interviews on Thursday 8th May.
Waddingham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer, and offer flexible working patterns.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
