Isle of Wight Council • Isle Of Wight, South East England

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About this role

0.6 FTE hours per week – 3 days per week

Fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Starting date

September 2026 until February 2027

Gurnard Primary School, Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS

Telephone

01983 295713

Email

office@gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk

Website

www.gurnardprimaryschool.co.uk

Headteacher

Mrs Clemma Yardley

Gurnard Primary School is a large primary school set in a stunning coastal location. Our very successful Ofsted report highlighted many of the unique ways that we strive to ensure our pupils are successful learners. An exciting career opportunity exists for experienced or recently qualified teachers to join our team. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about teaching and who will bring energy, a hard working attitude and new ideas to our school. This post will be based in Key Stage 1.

We can offer you

An exciting, vibrant and rewarding place to teach.

Happy, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning.

A committed and highly collaborative staff team.

Excellent professional development and support.

Closing date

5th June 2026.

Interviews will be held on 10th June 2026.

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