King's Worcester - Class Teacher

Worcestershire
King's Worcester
Competitive
Full-time | Fixed Term | Maternity

Summary

King’s Hawford Prep School is seeking to recruit a full-time class teacher for a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover for a Year 6 class, commencing January 2026.

Detail

We are seeking to recruit a full-time class teacher for a fixed term contract to provide maternity cover for a Year 6 class, commencing January 2026 at King’s Hawford Prep School.

King’s Hawford is regularly described as “one big, happy family” and we work hard to ensure that everyone is welcome, in a safe, secure, and caring environment. We provide an ethos which supports pupils, enabling their success, character development, and well-being.

Small classes and dedicated teaching staff encourage our children to reach their academic potential, whilst our co-curricular programme helps to build character and confidence.

We are looking for an engaging and inspirational individual to join the Hawford community. This post would suit someone who has great energy and enthusiasm, is a positive team player and is keen to become involved in the wider life of a very exciting school.

Take a look...

If you would like to learn more about King’s Hawford please visit our website: https://www.ksw.org.uk/kings-hawford/ and if you'd like to visit prior to applying, we would be happy to welcome you! Please contact the HR Team: recruitment@ksw.org.uk to request a visit.

Working pattern

The role is a full-time, fixed term maternity cover position, commencing January 2026.

Questions? Please message us at recruitment@ksw.org.uk, we’ll be happy to help.

How to apply

To apply, please read the job description below. Applicants can choose to either complete the TES online application form or complete a Word document application form which can be found on the Current Vacancies page of our website. If you choose to complete the Word document form please email it to recruitment@ksw.org.uk
When completing the supporting statement of the application form or cover letter, please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.
Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 29th September 2025
It is anticipated that interviews will be held w/c 6th October

The King's Foundation

King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here's what we can offer you...

We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff).
A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.
Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
Free flu vaccinations.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Yoga classes.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.