Position :Class teacher - Maternity cover (Year group flexible)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: 5 days per week, on a temporary maternity cover contract
Closing date: 12th May 2025 at 10am
Shortlisting: 12th May 2025
Interview date: 14th May 2025
We are looking for a 1 year Maternity Cover Teacher with the possibility of being extended depending on next years maternity cover needs.
St Mary's Primary School is a two form entry school with a nursery. We are an inclusive and nurturing school, in the heart of a village community and looking for a friendly, aspirational, kind, skilled and professional person to join our team.
Purpose
• To provide excellent teaching and enjoyable learning for the children.
• To manage or assist in the development of a curriculum area throughout the school.
Responsibilities
• To adhere to our safeguarding policies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• To meet, share ideas and plan collaboratively with members of the team and ensure enjoyment, continuity and progression for all.
• To effectively deploy support staff.
• To implement and maintain the school’s pastoral care and behaviour policy, considering the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of each child.
• To meet the academic needs of all children.
• To be a reflective practitioner and proactive in seeking CPD opportunities.
Teaching and Learning
• To demonstrate excellent practice in terms of classroom teaching, learning and organisation.
• To assess pupils in line with the school policy.
• To ensure the best possible outcomes for all learners across the curriculum including vulnerable groups.
Strategic Development
• To manage or assist in developing policy and practice, leading the work of colleagues in a specified subject in order to promote effective teaching and learning for all children.
In return, we offer:
- Experienced, supportive senior leadership team
- Clear pathways for personal development
- High quality CPD within the school and externally
- A friendly team with a focus on the personal development of every child
- A commitment to the wellbeing of both children and staff
- Children who are eager to learn and rewarding to teach
- PPA time in year group teams
- Days in lieu for running an after school club
- Days in lieu for attending residentials
- Marvellous Mondays for your own wellbeing time
We would be delighted to show potential candidates around our school. We encourage you to take the time to come and visit the school and meet the team ahead of applying. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour with the headteacher, Mrs Jacquie Chambers.
The school reserves the right to interview prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.
Safeguarding Statement
St Mary's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance, qualification checks and references. Please see attached Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in line with the recommendations of KCSIE. Candidates will be given the opportunity during interview to address any issues that arise from these online searches.