About this role
St Cross Catholic Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Key Stage 2 class teacher on a 0.5 FTE (Weds-Fris)
Maternity cover (Contract from January 2027 for approximately one year)
About the school
One-form-entry primary in Hoddesdon with attractive grounds and a strong Catholic ethos; welcomes applicants of all faiths or none.Friendly, engaged children and supportive parents; staff work collaboratively as a strong, enthusiastic team.Convenient for Broxbourne station.Main purpose of the role
Plan, teach and assess high-quality lessons in line with the school’s curriculum and Christian values for a KS2 class on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.Maintain consistently high expectations for behaviour, attainment and presentation.Work in close partnership with the KS2 leader; protected joint planning and preparation time is built into the role.Key responsibilities
Deliver daily classroom teaching, including adaptation to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, EAL and disadvantaged backgrounds.Use formative assessment to check understanding and adapt teaching so pupils are secure before moving on.Plan medium- and short-term sequences that link to whole-school curriculum progression.Mark, record and report pupil progress in line with school policy.Contribute to the pastoral life of the school and uphold its Catholic values.Attend and contribute to staff meetings, parents’ evenings (termly), and relevant CPD.Safeguard pupils: follow school safeguarding procedures and complete required training.Person specification — essential
Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent.Recent primary KS2 classroom experience.Strong understanding of assessment for learning and curriculum progression in KS2.Ability to plan effective lessons that meet the needs of mixed-ability classes and support pupils with SEND and EAL.Good classroom management and a commitment to high standards of behaviour and attitudes.Team-player with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to planning and improvement.Commitment to the school’s values; applicants of other faiths or none are welcome.Desirable
Experience working in a one-form-entry school or small team settings.Experience of preparing children for end of key stage assessments.Contract details and benefits
0.5 FTE (Wednesday-Friday) fixed-term maternity cover, starting January 2027, for approximately 12 months.Salary: MPS/UPS (pro rata) dependent on experience.Protected joint planning time with the KS2 leader.Supportive induction and access to school CPD.St Cross's is the the primary school in the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Trust. We have a strong tradition of providing an authentic education which aims to deliver excellence for every memebr of our community.
Safeguarding and recruitment checks
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Interviews: St Cross's is committed to the equality of opportunity for all appicatns, and we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis, and close the appliction deadline early, therefore an early appliction is advisable.