Class Teacher; Maternity Cover

About Us & The Role

Newburgh Primary School is a thriving school situated on the South West approach to Warwick, Newburgh is within walking distance of the Chase Meadow housing development and a stone’s throw from the racecourse. We are also fortunate to be very close to the historic Warwick Castle.

We are a nurturing school where our children are happy, enjoy their time with us, are well looked after, and consequently make great progress in their learning and development. We encourage resilience amongst our children and so aim to increase their confidence and self-esteem. As a forward‑thinking school, we continually develop links with, and work in partnership with, other local schools.

• A refurbished Early Years Foundation Stage area
• A child friendly library full of wonderful books
• A secure and stimulating outdoor all‑weather play area for our Reception and Infant children
• A large playing field for sports and physical education
• A gardening area where children can grow their own plants and vegetables
• An outdoor ‘forest school’
• A huge range of after‑school extra‑curricular clubs and activities run by highly‑committed teachers and external organisations

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed class teacher on a fixed‑term basis to start on 1st September 2026, covering a maternity most likely for the full academic year 1st September 2026 – July 2027. You will be responsible to the Head teacher; please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

No additional allowances are to be offered.

Newburgh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please return all completed application and equality details forms by email to Mrs Karen Turner, Headteacher, Newburgh Primary School, 1 Kipling Avenue, Warwick, CV34 6LD
. Email:  Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed; please contact the school office on or by email

For further information and an insight into our school community, please also see our website  or our Twitter page @Newburgh Primary.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 5th June 2026. Interviews likely to be held:
Wednesday 10th June 2026.