Vacancies

Riders Federation is a truely inspiring work place with a truly inspiring team of colleagues that are working hard to ensure that the Federation moves from strength to strength. 

Teacher (maternity cover)

Closing date: 12pm, 14th November 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Contract/Hours: Full time maternity cover

Contract Length: Temporary until 31st August 2026

Salary Type: Main Scale or Upper Pay Range

Location of Role: Riders Junior School, Leigh Park

Job/Person Summary

Our federation serves an area of high deprivation and currently we have over 250 pupils on roll. The schools are set in one shared building on spacious and beautiful grounds which provide our pupils with fantastic learning opportunities. The local community is a very important part of our vision and values and we strive to work with our community to get the best for our children. Our community expects the best and our children deserve and are entitled to no less than this.

Riders has a new Senior Leadership Team who are committed and passionate about school improvement and are on a journey of rapid school improvement.

We are looking for someone who:

- understands how to motivate and engage children in their learning

- is committed to creating a rich, exciting and creative curriculum

- has high expectations for attainment and behaviour

- is warm and nurturing and sets clear boundaries

- can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents

- is a team player and willing to take an active part in the development of our schools

- has a secure understanding of good practice in  primary practice

- is reflective about their practice and keen to continuously improve and develop, as well as share ideas with others.

We can offer:

- opportunities to develop in a supportive environment

- a warm, welcoming and inclusive school environment

- motivated children who love to learn

- supportive colleagues and governors

- well-resourced building with spacious school grounds

- an enthusiastic team with a positive attitude

- a strong ethos to achieve the best for our pupils

- a well-resourced learning environment and large outside learning area

- an extensive range of CPD

- strong partnership working with other local schools

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this position and you feel like you are the perfect fit for Riders then we would love to hear from you. We highly recommend that anyone interested in this role to visit the school and meet our highly committed and dedicated staff team along with our wonderful pupils. 

For an application pack please download the documents below or contact the school office on 02392475342 / adminoffice@riders-jun.hants.sch.uk.

Please note that the school does not accept CVs.

To organise a visit to the school please contact our Bursar, Jacqui Whall, on j.whall@riders-jun.hants.sch.uk. 

Completed applications should be emailed to j.whall@riders-jun.hants.sch.uk.

The Federation reserves the right to close the application process early should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Safer Recruitment

The Federation of Riders Infant and Junior Schools and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.