We are seeking to appoint a temporary full-time Form Teacher in KS1 to cover maternity absence from September 2026.

Description

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form. 

We are seeking to appoint a temporary full-time Form Teacher in KS1 to cover maternity for two terms from September 2026 through to March 2027. As maternity cover the contract may be varied according to the return date of the post holder and may be extended for a further term.

The successful candidate will deliver inspirational teaching and learning and exceptional pastoral care within a caring, supportive and inclusive environment. All teachers lead a curriculum area or aspect of the Junior School provision and therefore play an active and significant role in school development and improvement. Experience of having taught a curriculum area and the ability to demonstrate current and effective teaching practice within the subject would be an advantage.

There is an expectation that teachers will also be able to teach other Forms and year groups throughout their area of the school as required by the Head of Junior School.

The role of Form Teacher (Junior Department) reports to the Head of the Junior School and classes are supported by Teaching Assistants. PGS offers excellent facilities and small class sizes so that teachers can support pupils as effectively as possible.

A supportive structure and professional development programme enables teachers to undertake regular and relevant CPD, enhancing their own skills and knowledge and deepening their understanding of how children learn.

How to apply:

Candidates are asked to apply using the online MyNewTerm application form linked to our advert on the ‘Work With Us’ page of our school website or directly at https://mynewterm.com/school/The-Portsmouth-Grammar-School/116583

Informal enquiries about the role or how to apply are very welcome at recruitment@pgs.org.uk

The closing date is midday on Wednesday 13th May 2026. Interviews will be scheduled to take place on Thursday 4th June 2026 with shortlisted candidates invited to teach an observed lesson as part of the interview day. Shortlisted candidates are asked to allow a whole day for the interview process.

The School 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 (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and applicants may be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.