Year 4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Medina Primary School is looking to appoint a Year 4 class teacher. We would welcome applications from both experienced and early careers teachers.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a good teacher, who understands that learning happens best when pupils feel safe, seen and valued through consistent relational practices
• Contributes to a team of dedicated colleagues committed to raising standards and making a real difference in children’s lives
• Understands the importance of maintaining a positive ethos through relational practices, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Has the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
• Understands the importance of relationships and relational practices.

We can offer you

• The opportunity to work with well behaved, enthusiastic and caring children
• Supportive, welcoming and dedicated colleagues

Informal visits to the school (either during the school day or after school hours) are welcomed. Please email admin@medina.portsmouth.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.

What the school offers its staff

Medina Primary is a small, friendly one-form entry school located in Cosham, on the outskirts of Portsmouth. We pride ourselves on being a relational practice school, where the strength of our connections — between staff, pupils, and the wider community—is the foundation of everything we do. We have a team of staff committed to inclusivity and all have high expectations for every child.

Our school is very well located, with excellent transport links (two minutes from Junction 12 of M27). We are very fortunate to have large grounds, with an abundance of outdoor space.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.

See our website https

//medinaprimary.co.uk/for more information about Medina Primary School.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.