Teacher

TEACHER - MATERNITY COVER
CHRISTOPHER PICKERING PRIMARY SCHOOL

Salary Range:        Main Pay Scale/ ECT
Hours of work:      Full-time
Contract:                Fixed term maternity cover until August 2026
Start date:              January 2026

Are you an inspirational classroom practitioner who wants to join us in making a difference for our children? 

The Headteacher and Governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to join our friendly, hard-working and dedicated team in year 6. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a team committed to providing high quality, learning experiences for all children.

Christopher Pickering Primary is part of Humber Education Trust, which is at the forefront of educational research and development. The successful candidates will not only be part of the Christopher Pickering family, but will also have supportive and inspiring colleagues across the city and have access to a wide range of CPD and career development opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a passionate, hardworking, qualified Teacher

• Have successful subject leadership experience

• Have the ability to deliver well planned and stimulating lessons across the curriculum and ability range

• Have a belief that all children are capable of great things and learning should be fun

• Be confident in establishing sound professional relationships with children, colleagues, parents and our community 

• Have knowledge and understanding of effective behaviour management strategies and the ability to put these into practice

• Have high expectations of everyone within the school community

• Be committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people.

 
Visits to the school are welcomed, encouraged and can be arranged via the school office at Christopher Pickering Primary School. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form and upload with an optional cover letter.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Closing date for completed applications:  8am, Friday 12 December 2025

Interviews: w/c 15 December 2025

Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this role will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of relevant qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.

In accordance with statutory KCSiE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

All members of staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of students in accordance with KCSiE, including maintaining clear professional boundaries in all relationships; to promote an anti-racist, multi-cultural approach. 

Professional standards detail responsibilities and expectations of our job roles. The enclosed generic role specification is offered in good faith as a guide to professional practice. 

We strive for excellence and encourage our staff to aim high, making positive impacts through their clear focus and professionalism. All role specifications are subject to change to adapt with circumstances. Additional duties may be asked of our staff if necessary.

If you believe you are the right person for our role then we would love to hear from you.