Class Teacher (Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover) - Oughtrington Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly children

Supportive staff

Warm environment

Training and collaboration

Job summary

Oughtrington Primary School invites applications for a Class Teacher on a fixed-term maternity cover from November 2026. The successful candidate will join a caring, high-achieving team and contribute to our outstanding school community. The role requires strong teaching skills, teamwork, and a commitment to high standards.

Enhanced DBS clearance will be required, with pay on the M1–M4 scale. Oughtrington Primary School is part of The Beam Trust, offering ongoing training, collaboration and

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching and learning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards and expectations.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Team collaboration

High standards

Job description

Class Teacher (Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover) - Oughtrington Primary School

The role

Oughtrington Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and caring teacher to join our outstanding school from November 2026.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent teaching and learning skills


• The ability to work effectively and contribute positively in a team environment


• A commitment to maintaining high standards and expectations for all

In return we can offer

• Friendly, hardworking and well-behaved children


• Supportive, committed and welcoming staff team


• A forward looking, vibrant and warm environment


• Being part of The Beam Trust, with on-going training, collaborative work, support and expertise

Oughtrington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff and expects all adults to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found on homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/.

Key dates and Information

Closing date: Mid-day on Friday 25 September, 2026

Shortlisting:Friday 25 September 2026

Observations: Tuesday 29 September and Thursday 1 October

Interviews: Friday 2 October

Required: from November 2026 for the duration of the maternity leave period (approx. 12 months)

Salary: M1-M4.

Oughtrington Primary School, Howard Avenue, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 9EH