UPPER KS2 TEACHER (MATERNITY) - Start date - 13 April 2026
| Posting date: | 07 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1LQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | bc9774ff-b7e2-4301-83d5-e31efdcab5f8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Have you got a passion for making a difference to pupils? Does our statement match your own vision?
“To create a dynamic and engaging learning community with a global perspective, where everybody can grow and flourish as whole human beings.”
The Governors of Poplars Farm Primary School are looking to appoint a Key Stage 2 teacher to cover maternity from Monday 13 April 2025.
Here at Poplars Farm we require staff with vision, commitment and a positive outlook, who are committed to deliver the best outcomes for our amazing children and embrace The Poplars Curriculum.
We would welcome applications from practitioners who have high expectations for all children and believe in teaching and delivering a stimulating and creative curriculum. It is of greater importance that we appoint the right person to join our friendly, staff team.
We strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment, where each pupil develops a genuine love of learning and an inquiring mind. We place a strong importance on every pupil's personal, social and emotional development.
At Poplars Farm we follow our own values system (GROW);we provide our pupils with the necessary guidance and support to become unique, caring individuals. Individuals who recognise similarities and value differences and as young global citizens, want to make a genuine, positive difference to the world we share.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated person who will:
• Have a track record of high-quality teaching and have the ability to make an impact on standards
• Will be an imaginative, creative and enthusiastic practitioner
• Understand how to inspire and engage children in their learning
• Be a team player, with an ability to motivate and support all members of the school community
• Make a full contribution to the broader life of the school
• Engage in educational research and embed CPD into own practice
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer the successful candidate:
• The opportunity to receive the support of an experienced Senior Leadership team
• An excellent learning environment with motivated and happy children who have a genuine love of learning
• A school that seeks to offer children every opportunity to develop and express their individual talents
• A team of friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues
• A school strongly committed to professional and career development
Further details about the role
If you think this is the opportunity you have been looking for, we would like to invite you to visit our friendly, inclusive school. Please contact the school Mrs Tracey Simpson – School Business Manager to make an appointment tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk or contact 01274 307490.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form through Prospects Online and submit it no later than the closing date deadline.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 – 9am
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd February 2026
Interview: Monday 2nd March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Bradford. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to references and DBS check.
Have you got a passion for making a difference to pupils? Does our statement match your own vision?
“To create a dynamic and engaging learning community with a global perspective, where everybody can grow and flourish as whole human beings.”
The Governors of Poplars Farm Primary School are looking to appoint a Key Stage 2 teacher to cover maternity from Monday 13 April 2025.
Here at Poplars Farm we require staff with vision, commitment and a positive outlook, who are committed to deliver the best outcomes for our amazing children and embrace The Poplars Curriculum.
We would welcome applications from practitioners who have high expectations for all children and believe in teaching and delivering a stimulating and creative curriculum. It is of greater importance that we appoint the right person to join our friendly, staff team.
We strive to create a safe, creative and inspiring learning environment, where each pupil develops a genuine love of learning and an inquiring mind. We place a strong importance on every pupil's personal, social and emotional development.
At Poplars Farm we follow our own values system (GROW);we provide our pupils with the necessary guidance and support to become unique, caring individuals. Individuals who recognise similarities and value differences and as young global citizens, want to make a genuine, positive difference to the world we share.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated person who will:
• Have a track record of high-quality teaching and have the ability to make an impact on standards
• Will be an imaginative, creative and enthusiastic practitioner
• Understand how to inspire and engage children in their learning
• Be a team player, with an ability to motivate and support all members of the school community
• Make a full contribution to the broader life of the school
• Engage in educational research and embed CPD into own practice
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer the successful candidate:
• The opportunity to receive the support of an experienced Senior Leadership team
• An excellent learning environment with motivated and happy children who have a genuine love of learning
• A school that seeks to offer children every opportunity to develop and express their individual talents
• A team of friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues
• A school strongly committed to professional and career development
Further details about the role
If you think this is the opportunity you have been looking for, we would like to invite you to visit our friendly, inclusive school. Please contact the school Mrs Tracey Simpson – School Business Manager to make an appointment tsimpson@poplarsfarm.bradford.sch.uk or contact 01274 307490.
To apply for this position, please complete the application form through Prospects Online and submit it no later than the closing date deadline.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 – 9am
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd February 2026
Interview: Monday 2nd March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Bradford. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to references and DBS check.