DBS0810/25 - Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Ivy Road Primary School

The Ivy; Forest Hall; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school is seeking a Class Teacher for maternity cover in Year 6. The ideal candidate will possess strong classroom skills, experience with Key Stage 2, and a dedication to student welfare. Responsibilities include teaching, supporting pupils, and promoting a creative classroom environment. An enhanced DBS check will be required. Application deadline is October 7th.

Qualifications

• Must have care and dedication to ensure children's potential is reached.
• Positive outlook and effective teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support pupils in Key Stage 2 (Year 6).
• Demonstrate high expectations of pupils' work and behavior.
• Develop a creative and inclusive classroom.

Skills

Experience in Key Stage 2

Excellent classroom practitioner

Safeguarding experience

Job description

DBS0810/25 - Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Ivy Road Primary School

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 22/09/2025

Advert End Date: 07/10/2025 12:00

Salary: £37,101 - £51,048

Hours per week: 32.5

Job Category: Schools - Teacher

Vacancy ID: 286294

Employment Location: Ivy Road Primary School, Forest Hall, Palmerville, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9AP

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 7 Oct

Overview

The Interim Executive Board of this nurturing and inclusive school seek to appoint a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher for a maternity cover in Year 6. The successful candidate should have a thorough knowledge of Key Stage 2 outcomes and be an outstanding practitioner who will contribute to maintaining and raising high standards of achievement.

Responsibilities

• teach and support pupils in Key Stage 2 (Year 6) to ensure high standards of achievement
• demonstrate high expectations of pupils' work and behaviour
• develop a happy, safe, creative and inclusive classroom
• refer children to, and work with, outside agencies as needed
• participate in assessment procedures
• motivate, inspire, champion and support other staff
• promote partnership between home, school and the wider community, including reporting to parents

Qualifications and Requirements

You must have the care and dedication to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. Please state your interests and curricular strengths. Applicants should have a positive outlook and be able to work effectively within a team. The successful candidate should have:

• experience in Key Stage 2
• proven to be an excellent classroom practitioner
• experience of safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks as appropriate.

Please note, we will not consider ECTs for this post.

How to Apply

Please return completed applications to [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

• DBS081025 - Job Description & Person specification - Ivy Road Primary School.pdf (131.8 KB)
• DBS081025 - Application Form for Teaching Post - Ivy Road Primary School.docx (83.57 KB)