Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Deeplish Primary Academy in Rochdale is seeking two teachers to start in January 2027 to cover maternity leave. The successful candidates must be good communicators, team players, child centred, able to meet deadlines and reliable.

Closing Date for Applications 9th October 2026; Interview Date 21st October 2026. For queries, contact the School business manager Ruth Minton or email [e-mail].

Qualifications

• The successful candidates must be good communicators, team players, child centred, able to meet deadlines and reliable.

Skills

Good communicators

Team players

Child centred

Reliable

Able to meet deadlines

Education

Statutory induction completed

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Teacher – Deeplish Primary Academy

Required 01.01.2027. – Temporary (Mat leave cover)

Terms of employment: Full time

Salary range £38,400 to £46,940

Deeplish Primary Academy is seeking to recruit two teachers to start in January 2027 to cover maternity leave. The successful candidates must be good communicators, team players, child centred, able to meet deadlines and reliable.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy, please contact Mrs Minton to arrange a suitable date and time.

Due to the requirements of this particular post, we are seeking an experienced teacher. Applicants should have successfully completed their statutory induction period.

Closing Date for Applications 9th October 2026 at noon

Interview Date 21st October 2026

Should you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact our School business manager, Ruth Minton via Email [e-mail] or by calling 01706 392480

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the Trust / Academy who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.